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Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to GitHubUpdates

Cocoa framework to install app updates from GitHub releases.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. GitHubUpdates launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

  1. 1

    The easiest way to use GitHub on Mac (new update)

    2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

  2. 2
    Updatest▲264

    Your new home for Mac updates.

    Jan 2026 · updatest.app · its alternatives →

  3. 3

    Explore GitHub from your Mac menubar or iPhone

    2016 · its alternatives →

  4. 4

    The world’s development platform, in your pocket

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

  5. 5

    A macOS app for your Github issues

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

  6. 6

    One click deployments from GitHub

    2015 · its alternatives →

  7. 7

    GitHub commit graph, now with WidgetKit and Mac support

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  8. 8

    A webview based GitHub project app with native features

    2017 · justinfincher.github.io · its alternatives →

  9. 9

    Tools to build on and improve your workflow

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

  10. 10
    The Hub▲84

    Github activity in your Mac's menubar

    2015 · thehubapp.com · its alternatives →

  11. 11

    The best git client and code editor for iOS.

    2017 · its alternatives →

  12. 12
    Gitify▲102

    GitHub Notifications on your desktop.

    2015 · gitify.io · its alternatives →

  13. 13

    GitHub notifications delivered to your Mac

    2020 · gitpigeon.com · its alternatives →

  14. 14
    Octohub▲127

    The missing app for GitHub

    2015 · its alternatives →

  15. 15
    Github▲216

    Build software better, together.

    2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

  16. 16

    The New Native

    2017 · desktop.github.com · its alternatives →

  17. 17

    App that monitors github repositories for new releases

    2018 · its alternatives →

  18. 18

    I built Updated.dev which turns your Git commits into clean, ready-to-publish release notes in seconds. Connect your repo, pick what matters, and let AI handle the drafting. Published updates appear instantly in the in-app widget and on the public page.

    Dec 2025 · updated.dev · its alternatives →

  19. 19

    Track GitHub trending repositories in your favorite programming language by native GitHub notifications! - vitalets/github-trending-repos

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

  20. 20
    Branches▲103

    App for managing issues for your GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket

    2016 · its alternatives →

  21. 21MN
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    ContriBar▲137

    Bring GitHub contributions chart to your Mac menu bar

    2023 · contribar.framer.website · its alternatives →

  23. 23
    NapCat▲118

    Download your favorite GitHub projects to read offline

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  24. 24

    Your year in code

    2021 · its alternatives →

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