Category: LicenseKeeper

  • LicenseKeeper and Knapsack Retired

    All good things come to an end. LicenseKeeper was released in March of 2007 and had a good long run as the best app of its kind. It was the first app that I built and sold entirely on my own and it launched my indie career. Unfortunately, the platform and software market has changed…

  • LicenseKeeper 1.8.4

    I mistakenly left a Beta expiration check turned on in Yesterday’s release of LicenseKeeper. This check will cause the app to expire in two weeks. Thanks to those who pointed this out to me. If you haven’t already, please update to LicenseKeeper 1.8.4 as soon as possible. The only change in this update is the…

  • LicenseKeeper 1.8.3

    LicenseKeeper 1.8.3 adds Gatekeeper support and fixes several crashes and several minor issues. Read the full Release Notes for details. You can install this update using the menu item LicenseKeeper > Check for Updates… or download the newest version directly. This is a free update for all LicenseKeeper owners. If you don’t own it yet,…

  • LicenseKeeper for iPhone version 1.1

    LicenseKeeper for iPhone 1.1 has been released. This update adds support for iOS 6 and the new iPhone 5 screen size. It also fixes several minor bugs. LicenseKeeper for iOS lets you view your software license and registration on the go. Sync your LicenseKeeper data from your Mac to your iPhone or iPod Touch.

  • LicenseKeeper: Trouble importing MacUpdate Promo Data File?

    If you’re having trouble importing serial numbers into LicenseKeeper for the apps you purchased through MacUpdate’s recent app bundle, then the file MU generated for you is probably improperly formatted. You can easily fix the file by following these instructions: Open the MU data file in TextEdit Search for “Michael Simmons” using Command+F. You should…

  • LicenseKeeper 1.8.2

    On the heels of the last release, LicenseKeeper 1.8.2 is now available and fixes Sync to iPhone (which was broken in 1.8) along with several crashes and minor user interaction problems. Read the full Release Notes for details. You can install this update using the menu item LicenseKeeper > Check for Updates… or download the…

  • LicenseKeeper 1.8.1

    LicenseKeeper 1.8.1 fixes failing imports and database migrations started with version 1.8. Read the full Release Notes for details. You can install this update using the menu item LicenseKeeper > Check for Updates… or download the newest version directly. This is a free update for all LicenseKeeper owners. If you don’t own it yet, click…

  • LicenseKeeper 1.8

    LicenseKeeper 1.8 improves Lion compatibility with 64-bit and an updated user interface. This update drops legacy support for Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4), Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5), Growl, Microsoft Entourage, and PowerMail. Read the full Release Notes for details. You can install this update using the menu item LicenseKeeper > Check for Updates… or…

  • Lions, Tigers and Leopards, Oh My!

    Our customers are adopting Lion (Mac OS X 10.7) at an incredible pace. A week hasn’t even passed and 50% of LicenseKeeper users have already adopted it as their primary OS. Knapsack users aren’t far behind with 30% having already made the move. Because of this incredible adoption rate, I’ve decided to finally make the…

  • Lion

    Happy Lion Release Day! Today, Apple unleashed the latest version of their Mac operating system, OS X Lion via the Mac App Store. We’re Lion Compatible The latest versions of all of our Mac apps are Lion (Mac OS X 10.7) compatible and should run without issue. Knapsack 2.2.2 LicenseKeeper 1.7.2 Bullfrog 1.2.3 If you…