Is there an update installer application for 3rd party software?

I want to make sure all my third party apps are updated  before installing Snow Leopard.
I was wondering if there is such a thing as an application that will check your computer for software and firmware updates?
I can do it on my own by checking each application I have, but this will take forever.
thanks!!!

Software updates are usually a per application thing.  For instance, Software Update will handle all Apple Software and Firmware, but third party apps have to do it themselves.  I am not sure of a universal updater since all applications check for updates in a slightly different way.  If you buy/download apps through the Mac App Store in SL, then updates are centralized within the App Store.
Happy Installs,
Dr. Dodd

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