HMURCHISON  I don't know what's causing it but for the second time in a row MUD borked the update to SOHO Organizer.

SOHO Notes updates fine but SOHO Organizer fails to install. This happened for the recent 8.09 to 8.10 and now 8.11 updates.

Is anyone else noticing this problem?   
(Version 5.0.3)

FREEDMAN  Two requests for the developers:

1. There doesn't seem to be a way to "reactivate" applications you select to stop watching (Apple-S).

2. Automate the program so it can be user configured to check for updates daily and, if selected by the user, automatically install those updates.

The program will be worth the cost once automation is implemented. Until then, I'm on the fence.   
(Version 5.0.3)

RUBAIYAT  Whilst I find this extremely useful, it is time consuming as it crashes with monotonous regularity and I prefer to manually DL & install my software.

If you let it do it automatically I can't see how to have it have exceptions, which I need as it updates to unregistered later version, where I don't want it to.

Not Macupdate's fault, but some developers foolishly have different names for their software and the installers. Wish I could note these somewhere.

It certainly has cleaned up my installations! Thumbs up. Now if it would only stop crashing.  
(Version 5.0.3)

WANGCHUNG  MacUpdate Desktop is a GREAT app!! Intuitive, fast, even reconnects an updated app to earlier version aliases. It might be nice to have a way to distinguish new version updates that require a new license (new charges) prior to updating so you can decide if you want the new version, but I'll try "install and archive" to see if that would suffice instead.

MUD trumps VersionTracker Pro hands down, and I've been using that very capable app for many years! My 10 day free trial will become permanent! Great job!!  
(Version 5.0.3)

AAPPLE  Downloaded and tried it. Found LOTs of stuff out of date but, really, almost all of it I do not want updated either due to requiring a fee to upgrade or because I really do not use it. In the few cases where I wondered what the thing was and tried to update I wound up with automatically installing something I did not want and it installed stuff in my startup items I had to remove, etc (the installer, not MacUpdate Desktop). So, if this were free, I probably would use it to check status but even then would not use it to do anything automatic since it is really TOO automatic. Since it is not free, in fact pretty expensive considering you have to pay an annual fee, it is not for me.. alas.  
(Version 5.0.3)

FREEDMAN  Too early to tell whether this program is more beneficial than simply checking MUMenu each day and manually upgrading. The automatic feature would justify the upgrade, but it's not clear how it works. I have my preferences set to automatically download and install new versions, and archive the old version. When does MUD automatically scan for new versions? Only on launch, or periodically while the program is open?  
(Version 5.0.3)

ZAPHOD4269  just tried it for the first time.

App hung on login. had to force quit.

second launch the app opened but crashed during update check...

seems buggy to me. not a very good first impression.  
(Version 5.0.3)

ISMACK  - Started using macs about 15 years ago.

- Started monitoring MacUpdate site about 5 years ago.

- Started as a payed Member about 3 years ago - relying on Watchlist for update info.

- Started using MacUpdate Desktop a few weeks ago - only on my mac.

- Have about 55 apps on my mac and a few less on my touch.

- Keep a few other macs (family & friends) updated also.

To me, MacUpdate (& MacUpdate Desktop) is a good and valued resource. It's been a good tool to help me keep my macs up to date. It's not perfect, but what is in this life.

It would be nice to have a list of iPhone/iPod Touch apps in the MacUpdate Desktop column, to see updated info on those apps, instead of having to go through all the steps in iTunes.

Have a great weekend everyone!  
(Version 5.0.3)

VFJCZYN5LQXK  Works as advertised. Very convenient! It is worth a try if you use many Mac apps that Apple's Software Update doesn't cover. You do need to pay for MacUpdate account upgrade but it's reasonably priced (I think) and well worth the time I save using this app. Thank you MU team for good works!  
(Version 5.0.3)

POTCASTER  This is the best app out there for keeping mac software up to date. It is easy to use, and quickly assesses all of your software on your hard drive. The main benefit that this app has over free apps is that it also checks for widget updates, all in one app.

Now for the downside: The only downside is that it is a paid app, deservingly so, it really does a good job, but there are free apps that do a pretty god job as well. Cnet has a application updater that is web based, but is fast and easy to use, and checks for everything but widgets. And there are at least two or three widgets that do an excellent job of checking whether your installed widgets are up to date. None do both in one app, as easily as Macupdate does.

In my opinion the best solution would be to sell this application at a better price point. I think $10 would be a perfect price for this app.   
(Version 5.0.3)