# Software Update - App Updates

> All in one - Phone Software Update, System Update, Update All Apps.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.softwareupdate.appupdates](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.softwareupdate.appupdates)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.softwareupdate.appupdates`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Opal App
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 440,400
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (1,731 ratings)
- **Version:** 14.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-24
- **First published:** 2023-06-19
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.softwareupdate.appupdates)
- **Website:** [https://opalapp.blogspot.com/](https://opalapp.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://opalapp.blogspot.com/2023/04/privacy-policy.html](https://opalapp.blogspot.com/2023/04/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**Software Update - App Updates** is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed to keep all your installed applications and phone software up to date effortlessly. It automates the update checking process, ensuring you never miss important bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features. Its smart scanning capabilities identify outdated apps and send timely notifications for updates.

The extension offers detailed app update information including release notes and allows you to track your update history with timestamps and version details. Personalized recommendations help you discover trending apps based on your preferences. Prioritizing security, all updates are verified from trusted sources. Simplify your app management and enhance your device's performance with this reliable tool.

## Rankings

- #106,717 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_META_DATA`
- `android.permission.GET_PERMISSIONS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.softwareupdate.appupdates.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed. Many users find the app generally good and helpful for updates, even praising reliability and ease of use. However, several reviewers report that the update feature can fail to install updates or fail to open, and others note overall poor reliability or that some apps stop working. A few mention permissions or nag screens, but the main pattern is a split between usable updates for some and nonfunctional behavior for others.

### Pros

- Generally good and well-received (frequent use of 'good', 'nice', 'great')
- Helps manage or handle software updates for the device
- Positive sentiment (Love it / Excellent / Best)

### Cons

- Update functionality sometimes fails to work — app does not open or does not install updates
- Overall reliability is poor in some reviews (No good / Very poor)
- Some apps not working after using the app

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.softwareupdate.appupdates)