Before You Update

Before you tap Update, know what changed and why it matters. Before You Update follows the apps you depend on and shows calm, source-attributed evidence before you install the next version, so you can decide to update now, wait, or look at alternatives.

Every claim in the app is sourced, timestamped, and tied to a specific storefront. No speculation, no fear language, just evidence you can check yourself.

Build a watchlist of the apps you actually rely on. Search the App Store catalog, start from commonly watched apps, or share any App Store page straight into the app to add it in seconds.

Each version gets a risk card verdict: Low concern, Review first, or High concern. Every verdict is explained across eight categories including billing, reliability, removed features, and privacy, so you see the reasoning, not just a label.

Compare recent review sentiment against lifetime ratings, with sample size, date range, and storefront shown alongside. A dip in recent sentiment is easy to miss on the App Store itself. Here it is surfaced clearly.

Browse the version timeline to see release notes next to real complaint themes, with newly introduced complaints highlighted so regressions do not slip by unnoticed.

Need to choose between two or three apps you already watch? Compare them side by side on the same source-backed dimensions.

Before You Update is local-first. There are no accounts and no tracking. Export or delete your data at any time.

The free tier lets you watch 3 apps and pull one full risk report per month, no strings attached. Plus adds instant alerts, a high-signal weekly digest, and a bigger watchlist. Pro adds full history and cross-region comparison for people managing more critical apps.

If you have ever been surprised by a redesign, a new subscription tier, a removed feature, or a privacy change, this is the calm check to run before you tap Update.

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