Bodega
Bodega is an alternative third-party app store and package manager for macOS, designed as an independent alternative to Apple's Mac App Store. It functions as both a storefront for developers to distribute software and as an app-update utility that can track and update applications installed from any source, not just those downloaded through Bodega itself. The app is intended for users who want a simpler, less restrictive distribution platform than Apple's official store, and for independent developers who want to distribute their software directly without Apple's review process or commission requirements.
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1 suggestionBodega was last updated in July 2012 and has been effectively abandoned for over thirteen years. No native Apple Silicon build has ever been released, and there are no clear active alternatives that replicate Bodega's specific role as an independent third-party app store with unified update management. The Intel build still runs under Rosetta 2 today, but Apple is removing Rosetta in macOS 28 (September 2028), so Bodega will stop working entirely on that release. If you rely on Bodega for app distribution or management, you have less than two and a half years to transition your workflow. For simple app updates, the built-in Mac App Store or vendor-specific auto-updaters (like Microsoft AutoUpdate or Adobe Creative Cloud) are modern native alternatives. For independent developers currently using Bodega to distribute software, consider moving to direct downloads via your own website, GitHub releases, or platforms like MacUpdate or SetApp that remain actively maintained and support modern macOS.
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