I tried each one to see exactly how they work and if they’re worth using.
All of these options are free, but some offer upgrades to enable extra features.
It’s easy to quickly tell the difference between applications that are already updated and outdated ones.
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It can also work as a simplesoftware uninstaller.
These are certainly the most important things I look for in a software updater.
It should work with all versions of Windows.
UniGetUI
Modern UI that’s simple to understand.
Automatically update apps on a schedule (no user interaction needed).
Several useful options to tweak.
Install it or use it as a portable program.
It’s more than just a software updater (might feel cluttered).
It’s OK if you’re not familiar with those package managers.
You don’t really have to think about any of them when you use this program.
UniGetUI is actually a beast of a program.
It works on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
It can be installed on your box or used as a portable software updater.
It works with over 700 programs.
The program supports single updates and bulk updates.
Automatic updating and updating more than two programs per day are available only if you pay.
It works with all modern Windows versions, including Windows 11 and older ones like Windows XP.
UCheck
Portable version available.
Download and install updates in bulk.
Includes other useful tools.
Some features you see aren’t free to use.
A programuninstalleris built-in as well.
Exclusions, scheduled scans, changing the cache directory, and some other features are available if you pay.
If not, it’s easy to ignore any update.
However, this program does not support bulk updating.
This program will update Windows software on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
This program will automatically and silently download and install patches when necessary.
It checks for updates every few hours by default.
It also includes recommended programs and makes them just one click away.
Software Update sends the scan results to Glarysoft’s file download website,Filepuma.
From there are download links to the program updates.
The app is really easy to use.
However, other programs must be downloaded manually from their site.
Software Informer also lets you trigger anuninstallationif you want to remove any of your programs.
Avira Software Updater is just the free, limited version of the paid edition that has additional features.
For example, the free edition won’t download or install program updates for you.
Otherwise, you should probably open it and use theRescanbutton each time you want to check for outdated software.
It runs on Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.
It just takes one click to batch download or install updates.
Before downloading updates, the setup files are even scanned for viruses, which is really helpful.
you’re able to also ignore any update to prevent update notifications for that particular program.
There’s also a program uninstaller and a Windows Update utility included in this tool.
It updates software on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
Windows Server 2008 and 2003 are also supported.
I wasn’t able to get it to update Windows 11 software.
it’s possible for you to also configure it to scan any folder for program updates.
This would be ideal for finding updates to portable programs.
Like some of the other program updaters from this list, Update Notifier also lets you ignore updates.
It can also run as a portable program if you choose that option during setup.
What Is a Software Updater?
Do I Need One?
By no means do you have to use one of these programs to modernize your software.
Checking for a new version yourself and thendownloading and updating manuallyis certainly an option.
However, a dedicated software updater makes the process really easy.
The fact that all of these excellent ones are completely free is even better.
