What is App updater?
By Junaid, maker of Taskglass · Last reviewed
A background updater that keeps an app up to date.
Many apps install a small updater that checks for new versions in the background, even when the app is closed. These are normal and important for getting security fixes. They usually run briefly and then exit or sit idle.
- Category
- Third-party
- Safe to quit:
- Yes
Applies to processes matching a known naming pattern.
Why is App updater using so much CPU or memory?
- Downloading or installing an update
- An update that keeps failing and retrying
What to do
- 1Let the update finish
- 2Open the related app and check for updates manually
- 3If you've removed the app, use its uninstaller to remove leftover updaters
Safe to quit? Yes.
Generally safe; it will run again at its next scheduled check.
Part of the Taskglass Process Library