Updatest vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Updatest
7.0Utility that shows the latest app updates
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | Updatest | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 342 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 1.5K | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.5K | 10.1K |
| Version | 2.4.2 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 54 |
| Open Issues | — | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
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
Thaw
Thaw is a menu bar manager for macOS that offers customization and control over the menu bar items. It is a fork of Ice, designed to enhance the user experience by providing a sleek and functional interface. Users who value a clean and organized menu bar will benefit from this app.
Thaw allows users to customize and manage their macOS menu bar items.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar items
- + Active development and updates
- + Forked from a well-known menu bar manager
Cons
- - Open bugs reported by users
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 26