5 Sites To Download Mac Apps Securely

By Gizbot Bureau

| Published: Saturday, November 9, 2019, 15:56 [IST]

Mac software has always kept security as its top priority. However, some apps can possess adware, malware, ransomware, spyware, dangerous links, and several such security threats.

Best is to always ensure to download Mac apps from safe, trust-worthy and secure websites. Whenever you look for the free software websites, check for two reputations - URL Void and Web of Trust (WOT). URL Void provides a rating for each site out of 36 and Web of Trust produces a trustworthiness rating out of 100.

Mac App Store is an official software website that has a highly robust technique to avoid malignant apps. This website is best suited to download when you don't want third-party software sites. Below are the top 5 safest websites for downloading Mac software.

1) MacUpdate

URL Void grade: 36/36
Web of Trust (WOT) ratings: 91/100
MacUpdate is the most famous website for downloading Mac software. It consists of a library of above 40,000 apps. MacUpdate saves your money as every day there will be a huge percent discount on apps.

All the apps are divided into 10 categories: Education, Business, Design, Internet, Graphics, Drivers, Development, Home, Games, and Multimedia Design.

2) Softpedia

URL Void grade: 36/36
Web of Trust ratings: 93/100
Softpedia is one of the biggest website to download Mac software. It has a complete section of all the Mac apps. This website has daily updates for downloading files so that you enjoy the latest version.

Using updated versions also avoids security flaws and bugs. Most of the apps are tagged with a label "Software Secure Download". This comes directly from Softpedia's server and is tested for malware and other viruses. This website has user reviews for most of the available apps.

3) Pure Mac

URL Void grade: 36/36
Web of Trust ratings: 92/100
Pure Mac is also another popular secure website to download Mac software and its apps. This site has the largest number of categories of more than 80 to select from. This website is excellent to find a Mac app for performing a specific function. Pure Mac does not have its download servers, they are directly linked to the app's developer or publisher for downloads.

4) CNET Download

URL Void grade: 36/36
Web of Trust ratings: 90/100
CNET Download has a large collection of apps. CNET's Download.com provides free downloads more than 150,000 apps.

All the Mac Software goes through a testing procedure for checking malware and other such viruses. They ensure that the initial download and software is safe for use on your computer.

5) MacApps

URL Void grade: 36/36
Web of Trust ratings: not ranked
MacApps offers a comprehensive list of popular apps with a wide range of categories. You have an option to download in bulk through custom installers. It makes you save time during the system setup stage.

This software has seven categories: Messaging, Internet, Multimedia, Developer, Productivity, Utilities, and Tools. All the apps provide download links to use every day which include Evernote, Chrome, Spotify, Firefox, GitHub, and many more. Overall, there are more than 120 apps from which you can choose from.

Never download cracked or pirated apps, unknown mirrors, and third-party installers. Make sure to run an Anti-Virus all the time to avoid security threats. Always take precautions to download Mac apps, so that you are in a secure place.