Applite
Free Homebrew GUI for Mac that installs, updates and removes apps in one click, no Terminal needed.
SetappApplite is an app store for Mac software that is not on the App Store. It uses Homebrew casks behind the scenes, so you can browse, install, update and remove apps with one click instead of typing commands.
Applite brings its own copy of Homebrew. On first launch it downloads Homebrew into its Application Support folder, so you do not need the Terminal or the Xcode Command Line Tools. If you already use Homebrew, you can point Applite at your existing install in Settings.
You can browse a hand-picked gallery or search the full cask catalogue, update everything with Update All, and add casks from custom taps. Uninstalling also removes an app's settings and support files. Brewfile import and export make it easy to move your apps to a new Mac. Applite handles casks only, not command line formulae or services.
Applite is made by Milán Várady and released under the MIT licence. It is free, signed and notarised by Apple, and has no accounts, analytics or telemetry. It needs macOS 14 or later and runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Applite free?
Yes. Applite is free and open source. You can support the developer through Ko-fi or GitHub Sponsors if you want.
Is Applite safe and open source?
Applite is MIT licensed, with the code on GitHub at milanvarady/Applite. The app is signed and notarised by Apple and collects no analytics. The apps it installs come from Homebrew's cask catalogue.
How do I install Applite?
Download Applite.dmg from applite.app or GitHub and drag it to Applications, or run brew install --cask applite if you already have Homebrew.
What macOS version does Applite need?
Applite needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later. It is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How does Applite compare to Setapp?
Setapp is a paid subscription, from $14.99 a month, that gives you a curated set of more than 300 Mac, iOS and web apps. Applite costs nothing and installs apps from the Homebrew cask catalogue, but it does not pay for apps: paid software you install still needs its own licence.
Do I need Homebrew installed to use Applite?
No. Applite downloads and manages its own Homebrew, so it can be the first app you install on a new Mac. If you already have Homebrew, Applite can use that instead.
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