LogicielMac Update keeps your applications current

In response: I have so far downloaded 10 app updates speedily and without issue.
Tip 1: Before installing updates it has always been my habit to move previous versions to a folder I named 'Old' which I added to the Finder Sidebar. This way I just slide outdated apps into that folder and avoid mishaps if there's any issue with the upgrade and I want to revert.
Tip 2: Deselect auto-installation in LMU's prefs so you maintain control.

Works great, except it updated Thunderbird with the new version in French.. I'd advise against letting it automatically run the updates.

Be warned: it looks great, but it doesn't work (for me, at least, on a pretty clean install of 10.5.2).

Sure, it can spot the apps that need an update, and it can download the .dmg files just fine - but the final step of deleting the just-downloaded .dmg images (rm style - completely gone) before you have a chance to mount it is not so helpful! At least, this is what it does if you set it to download to your Downloads folder, and uncheck the auto-installation option.....

The only time it didn't delete the file it downloaded was when - another bug - it downloaded a "click here to download" type .html document instead of the desired app.

Did you actually test it before making the recommendation, Robert?

"I always hate it when I download an upgrade without thinking, wiping out my perfectly good old copy that I paid for."

You shouldn't have to think about it. Good software should warn you before applying upgrades that will require more money.

Eh, I don't see much of a need for this. Most apps already have their own update function built in. Off-hand, I'm not aware of any apps that don't do this, as everything I use has the function.

Yes, AppFresh and App Update are there, but LogicielMac Update performs much faster and is far more elegant in its conception than either of them IMO. Louka also created TotalTunes Control and it's clear he has a great future as a developer.

App Update widget. free. great devs. not another app for the app folder.

It's a good thing you noted that he was 19 years old, otherwise I would not have been impressed.

I've been looking for something like this.