I'm the solo developer behind AppAtlas, a native macOS app I've been building to help people better understand and manage the software installed on their Macs.
The idea came from a simple question: How much do we actually know about the apps we install and then forget about?
AppAtlas brings everything together in one place:
App inventory: Explore, search, and organize installed applications.
Updates & version history: See available updates and understand what's changed.
Security insights: Inspect code signing, notarization, and other security information.
Permissions & background services: Understand what apps can access and what runs behind the scenes.
App alternatives: Discover other software worth considering.
One thing I care about is transparency. AppAtlas aims to show useful evidence without turning every missing update or piece of information into a scary warning.
Your installed-app inventory stays local on your Mac. Optional online lookups help enrich the information available.
AppAtlas costs $9.99 once, with lifetime access for one active Mac. No subscriptions.
It's built for Apple silicon Macs running macOS 26 or later.
I'd genuinely love your feedback, especially on two things:
What's one thing you wish macOS told you about your installed apps?
Would you find more value in app updates, security information, or discovering alternatives?
Hey Product Hunt! 👋
I'm the solo developer behind AppAtlas, a native macOS app I've been building to help people better understand and manage the software installed on their Macs.
The idea came from a simple question: How much do we actually know about the apps we install and then forget about?
AppAtlas brings everything together in one place:
App inventory: Explore, search, and organize installed applications.
Updates & version history: See available updates and understand what's changed.
Security insights: Inspect code signing, notarization, and other security information.
Permissions & background services: Understand what apps can access and what runs behind the scenes.
App alternatives: Discover other software worth considering.
One thing I care about is transparency. AppAtlas aims to show useful evidence without turning every missing update or piece of information into a scary warning.
Your installed-app inventory stays local on your Mac. Optional online lookups help enrich the information available.
AppAtlas costs $9.99 once, with lifetime access for one active Mac. No subscriptions.
It's built for Apple silicon Macs running macOS 26 or later.
I'd genuinely love your feedback, especially on two things:
What's one thing you wish macOS told you about your installed apps?
Would you find more value in app updates, security information, or discovering alternatives?
Thanks for checking out AppAtlas! ❤️