Use the App Store to update apps on Mac
App Store keeps track of updates for apps you purchased with your Apple Account.
When an update is available, you receive a notification. You also see a badge on the App Store icon in the Dock and a number next to Updates in the sidebar that shows the number of updates available.
Update from the App Store
Go to the App Store app
on your Mac.Click Updates in the sidebar, then click Update beside each app that you want to update, or click Update All.
Update from the Apple menu
Choose Apple menu
The number of updates appears next to App Store in the menu.
To get your updates, click App Store.
After App Store opens, click Updates in the sidebar to see available updates in the App Store.
Update from a notification
If you receive a notification that an app update is available, click Install. (Or click Close to dismiss the notification.)
Automatically keep apps up to date
You can automatically download and install app updates.
Go to the App Store app
on your Mac.Choose App Store > Settings, then select Automatic Updates.