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OpenDNS Updater vs Updatest

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenDNS Updater

5.0
Utilities

Dynamic IP updater client

Updatest

7.0
Utilities

Utility that shows the latest app updates

Metric OpenDNS Updater Updatest
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 5.0 7.0
30-day Installs 1 334
90-day Installs 13 1.5K
365-day Installs 78 1.5K
Version 3.1 2.4.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 6
GitHub Forks 2
Open Issues 1
License MIT
Language Python
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago
First Seen Nov 7, 2019 Feb 9, 2026

Reviews

OpenDNS Updater

OpenDNS Updater is a dynamic IP updater client designed for users needing IP address updates for services like personal servers. It offers a lightweight, open-source solution but lacks recent updates and community engagement.

Updates dynamic IP addresses for services requiring frequent changes.

Pros

  • + Open-source for transparency and customization
  • + Lightweight with minimal system resource usage
  • + Free of cost

Cons

  • - Inactive development with outdated technology
  • - Potential compatibility issues with modern systems

Updatest

Updatest is a macOS utility designed to streamline software updates. It aggregates updates from various sources, making it easier for users to stay current with their applications. Ideal for those who value efficiency and want to avoid manual updates.

Updatest checks for and displays the latest updates for installed macOS applications.

Pros

  • + Efficiently aggregates updates from multiple sources
  • + Reduces the need for manual update checks
  • + User-friendly interface

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - No recent community engagement or updates