Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to macCurrent

Keep your Mac apps current, safely

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier.

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   Updatest▲264

   Your new home for Mac updates.

   Jan 2026 · updatest.app · its alternatives →

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   Usage▲461

   For everyone curious about how their devices are performing, I made an app that lets you monitor many aspects of a Mac. It is a lightweight, customizable, and very convenient app for everyday use. Also available for iPhone and iPad. Check it out, and I would love to hear your feedback!

   2025 · usage.pro · its alternatives →

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   Rewisp▲172

   See it once. Ask forever.

   Jul 2026 · yashmitb.github.io · its alternatives →

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   Keepresso▲129

   Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. Free and open source

   Jul 2026 · keepresso.com · its alternatives →

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   Later▲447

   Save all your Mac apps for later with one click

   2022 · getlater.app · its alternatives →

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   MacUpdater 2▲10

   keep all your apps up-to-date effortlessly

   2018 · corecode.io · its alternatives →

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   Status Buddy▲141

   Keep track of Apple's system statuses right in your menu bar

   2020 · insidegui.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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   Trickster▲140

   Keep track of recent files on your Mac

   2017 · apparentsoft.com · its alternatives →

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   SmartApp for Mac▲255

   World's most advanced data tracking app

   2016 · its alternatives →

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    Apparency 3.0▲169

    Quick look if an OS X Installer package is safe

    2025 · mothersruin.com · its alternatives →

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    CashNotify for Stripe▲341

    Monitor all your Stripe accounts from your Mac's menu bar

    2017 · cashnotify.com · its alternatives →

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    AppTrack▲74

    Track the apps you use & capture the time spent in each one

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Paddle Analytics for Mac▲116

    The easiest way for developers to track Mac app usage.

    2015 · paddle.com · its alternatives →

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    macOS menu bar app to track Claude usage in real time▲161

    I built a macOS menu bar app to track Claude usage in real time via API after hitting limits mid-flow too often. Signed and notarised by Apple. Open source. https://github.com/richhickson/claudecodeusage https://x.com/richhickson

    Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Trace▲254

    A time tracker that visualizes your app activity

    2024 · trytrace.app · its alternatives →

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    MacClean▲232

    Free app keeps your Mac light & fast

    2015 · imobie.com · its alternatives →

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    Autotimer▲108

    Hands-free time tracking app for the Mac status bar

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    TrackNotch▲98

    LLM usage tracking that lives in your Mac's notch

    May 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    App Update Monitor▲7

    Track your Mac app updates in the menu bar 🔄

    Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Glint▲107

    Claude Code activity, right where you want it.

    Jun 2026 · glint.binarybeam.net · its alternatives →

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    I made an app that tracks your devices' batteries from your Mac▲111

    Batteries for Mac | Track all your devices

    2021 · fadel.io · its alternatives →

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    Bumplyfree tier, from $27.24/mo▲113

    Update your dependencies and undo anything

    Aug 2026 · bumply.app · its alternatives →

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    Proxee▲106

    Build on your Mac. See it live on your iPhone. View and test your page as you build and never miss mobile UI bugs again.

    Jun 2026 · proxee.dev · its alternatives →

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    Apps Tracker▲72

    Automate your time tracking

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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