CheckApps 1.0
Check apps compatibility for macOS 27
CheckApps helps you find out which of your installed applications are ready for Apple Silicon. As Apple continues its transition away from Intel, many older apps built only for x86_64 will no longer run on macOS 27. CheckApps scans your Applications folder, including nested subfolders and the built-in system apps, and identifies the architecture of every app it finds, so you know exactly what's compatible and what needs an update.
The scan reads each app's Mach-O executable directly, detecting Intel-only, Apple Silicon native, and Universal binaries with precision. Results are presented at a glance with a clear compatibility overview, a visual breakdown of how much of your library is ready, and a searchable list of every app with its version and architecture. Selecting any app reveals a detailed view showing its bundle identifier, version, file size, location, and a plain-language compatibility verdict.
CheckApps does the hard work of inspecting binaries so you don't have to guess. Whether you're preparing for a macOS upgrade, auditing a Mac before handing it off, or simply curious about what's running under the hood, it gives you a complete picture of your software library in seconds. Everything is processed locally on your Mac, no data leaves your device.
Version 1.0.
Required: macOS 14 or later for the best experience.
Universal binary optimized for Intel and Apple Silicon processors.
Verified and code-signed through Apple’s notarization service to ensure a safe and trusted app. Available in English only.


Main features
Instant compatibility scan
of your entire Applications folder, including apps nested in subfolders like UtilitiesDetects every architecture
with precision by reading each app's Mach-O executable directly, no guessingIdentifies Intel-only, Apple Silicon native, and Universal binaries
so you know exactly what will run on macOS 27One-click system app scanning
with an option to include the built-in Apple apps from /System/ApplicationsClear compatibility overview
showing at a glance how much of your library is Apple Silicon readyVisual breakdown
with a proportion bar and per-category stats for compatible versus Intel-only appsLive search
across app names and bundle identifiers to find any app in secondsDetailed app inspector
displaying version, bundle ID, file size, location, and a plain-language compatibility verdictRecursively scans nested folders
while treating each .app bundle as a single opaque unit for fast, accurate resultsFully private
every scan runs locally on your Mac, with no data ever leaving your device
Built with modern foundations
This app is fully optimized for
macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia, macOS 26 Tahoe and macOS 27 Golden Gate
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