# Latest for Mac

> Every app update, in one place.

Latest checks the App Store and Sparkle feeds for updates to all your apps and shows release notes before you update.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Max Langer
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://max.codes/latest/
- Homebrew cask: latest
- Source code: https://github.com/mangerlahn/Latest
- License: GPL-3.0
- GitHub stars: 4.8k
- Last commit: 2026-07-18
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/latest/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask latest
```

## Questions

### Is Latest free?

Yes. Latest is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. The source code is on GitHub at mangerlahn/Latest.

### Where can I download Latest for Mac?

Download Latest from the developer's website (max.codes) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Latest from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask latest`.

### What are good alternatives to Latest?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are Ice (open source), Stats (open source), Keka (open source) and Karabiner-Elements (open source).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [Ice](https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/): A powerful, free menu bar manager. (Open source)
- [Stats](https://macworthy.com/apps/stats/): Free system monitor for the menu bar. (Open source)
- [Keka](https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/): The macOS file archiver. (Open source)
- [Karabiner-Elements](https://macworthy.com/apps/karabiner-elements/): The keyboard customizer. (Open source)
- [Mos](https://macworthy.com/apps/mos/): Smooth scrolling for any mouse. (Open source)
- [KeyCastr](https://macworthy.com/apps/keycastr/): Show your keystrokes on screen. (Open source)
- [Purge](https://macworthy.com/apps/purge/): A careful Mac cleaner that uses the Trash. (Open source)
- [MacTools](https://macworthy.com/apps/mactools/): A bundle of system controls in one menu bar item. (Open source)

Tags: updates, open source