Do I need to re-download all app updates?

I, unfortunately, have a cap on my Internet usage. So, I take my MacBook to a different location to download apps and updates. Is there any installer file that gets saved to the computer that I could use to install apps and updates onto my iMac without having to re-download them? I know the Lion upgrade does that but didn't know if that worked for other downloads? My iMac is authorized on my account.
Thanks,
Kathy

The simple apps that come through the MAS are drag & drop. You can connect Mac to Mac over a LAN, directly with an Ethernet or FireWire cable and copy from one Mac to the other. Or copy the apps to a DVD, an ext HDD or a USB thumbdrive to copy apps Mac to Mac.

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