CheckApps
CheckApps is a macOS utility that scans installed applications and shows whether each one is Intel-only, Apple Silicon native, or Universal.
What is CheckApps?
CheckApps is a native macOS utility for reviewing application compatibility on modern Macs. It helps users inspect the apps installed in their Applications folder and understand which ones are ready for Apple Silicon, which are Universal, and which still depend on Intel architecture. This is useful before a macOS upgrade, when cleaning up older software, or when checking a Mac you manage for future compatibility. The app presents a searchable list of discovered apps together with version, location, size, and architecture details, and it also provides a simple compatibility overview for the whole app library. CheckApps is published by XPROLINE LLC and is designed for Mac users who want a quick inventory of software compatibility without manually inspecting each app.
Key features
- Scan installed apps in the Applications folder and nested subfolders
- Identify whether an app is Intel-only, Apple Silicon native, or Universal
- Search and review a compatibility list for all detected apps
- View app details such as version, location, file size, and bundle identifier
- See a compatibility overview of your installed app library
- Open an app's location in Finder from the results
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This kind of utility needs access to read application files and metadata so it can inspect installed apps, which is normal for its purpose. Its stated behavior is local scanning of apps on your Mac rather than cloud processing. As with any inventory tool, only grant broader file access if you intend to use it, and remove it if you no longer need compatibility checks.
Recommendation: Keep CheckApps if you want a simple way to review which installed apps are ready for Apple Silicon or a newer macOS release. If you have already finished that review and do not use the tool regularly, you can remove it without affecting macOS beyond losing its compatibility reports and app inventory view.
Common paths
/Applications/CheckApps.app
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