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About MacUpdate

Helping you find the apps that make your Mac faster, safer, smarter, and better.

MacUpdate is a Mac app and software download website.

First launched back in 1997 — a full 14 years before the official Mac App Store — we’ve since grown to become one of the most popular and complete Mac software directories around. Every day, we bring thousands of new and updated apps to over one million Mac users.

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1M+
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rely on MacUpdate to find what they’re looking for

Who We Are 🌟

We’re a dedicated team of Mac experts and enthusiasts, curating the very best apps and software for macOS.

Frustrated by the lack of choice elsewhere, we’ve simplified finding, buying, and installing apps for your Mac.

Keep scrolling to learn more about our history and leadership.

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Our Story 📃

Two decades later, we’re just getting started.

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  • 1997
    MacUpdate was launched in Michigan by Joel Mueller.
  • 2009
    Named the 114th fastest growing privately-owned company in the USA.
  • 2015
    Reached one million users worldwide.
  • 2020
    New ownership announced. MacUpdate joins forces with Clario.

Meet The Team 👋

A passionate leadership team focused on growth, usability, and community. Say hello!

Andrew Okhota
Andrew Okhota
Head of Product
I’m driving the vision for MacUpdate and managing the roadmap based on our strategy.
Alex Korolev
Alex Korolev
Head of Business Development
I do all the business related things.
Viacheslav Lukin
Viacheslav Lukin
Web Dev Team Lead
My team is maintaining the MacUpdate website and building new features for our customers.
Iurii Tachynskyj
Iurii Tachynskyj
Support Team Lead
I’m leading and mentoring the support team. Geeky, open-minded father.
Marta Turnbull
Marta Turnbull
Content Creator
I've worked with 100s of Mac software companies & have written about technology & marketing for over 10 years.
Oksana Nosenko
Oksana Nosenko
Senior Data Analyst
I implement and improve Data analytics solutions to provide insights at scale.
Joel Lockard
Joel Lockard
Content Creator
Techy Mac addict. Blue skies flight instructor
Daria Tkachenko
Daria Tkachenko
Product Designer
I am constantly working hard to improve user experience and make MacUpdate a place you want to return to.
Shola Mercy
Shola Mercy
Content Creator
My speciality is ensuring an easy switch from Windows for new Mac users.
Yevhen Fesiuk
Yevhen Fesiuk
Product Marketing
I'm in charge for communication with all the customers and providing product values.
Pierre Joubert
Pierre Joubert
Content Creator
I have a wealth of knowledge on Macs and related software for the creative industries.
Viktor Vovk
Viktor Vovk
App Data Manager
I take care of your Mac-related questions and keep track on app updates. A young motivated computer-enthusiast.
Iain Gorman
Iain Gorman
Content Creator
I write about usability, security, and creative + family-oriented apps for Mac.

We believe in the power of community 🤝

MacUpdate is nothing without its users. You’re at the heart of everything we do, and your voice matters.

Uksteve
Uksteve
4.0
“Ease of finding everything and the amazing user reviews and tips from the community”
A comminity of users that support each other as well as an efficient resource for finiding software downloads, be they the most up-to-date versions or a previous release.
Lawhusick
Lawhusick
3.0
“Simple way to keep everything up to date”
For many years, MacUpdate has helped me to keep multiple Macs' software up to date. Even with the AppStore, there are many apps that still need to be updated, and MacUpdate makes that painless.
Eric Woehler
Eric Woehler
4.0
Visiting daily (!) to keep an eye on software updates. I have desktop and 2 laptops (Air + Pro) all running different OSs, so Macupdate useful for housekeeping and my sanity!
Shane-Smith
Shane-Smith
4.0
It's my go-to when downloading software. It's a trusted source so I know it won't be infected with a virus.
Edgar1
Edgar1
4.0
MacUpdate is a good place to find software, descriptions and similar alternatives.
Tsivonen
Tsivonen
3.0
MacUpdate has been a consistent tool for me for many, many, many years.

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