Malware and nasty apps won't pass
You should be selective about your apps, and so does Setapp. Learn how we handpick apps and how some of them can make your Mac more secure.
It's all about checks and guidelines
Setapp curates high-quality apps that you can install right away, without spending hours on research, reviews, and making choices. Our team carefully checks all apps before taking them on board.
For example, we never approve apps that:
- Contain ads, paid features, in-app purchases
- Download other apps
- Keep running processes or run automatically without your consent
- Clearly mimic other well-known apps
- Transmit your data without your permission and information on how the data is used
These are just a few requirements, with the full version of Setapp Review Guidelines going into more detail. We also review new versions of each app, so you can update your favorites confidently.
A few apps to keep you safe
Besides Setapp, you also probably download apps from other sources. That's why we recommend running regular malware scans with CleanMyMac X.
And the real-time monitor in CleanMyMac X checks all newly installed apps and notifies you if they act weirdly or have dangerous components.
Pareto Security is another handy monitoring tool. The app checks security settings on your Mac and suggests improvements like turning the Firewall on or disabling the AirPlay receiver.
For ensuring your online safety, we recommend ClearVPN. The app offers three security modes depending on your goal — higher protection or fewer restrictions.
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