APP STORE NOT UPDATING

Not a permanent solution but this worked for me over the last few days as various App upgrades have appeared (YMMV):

1. Open MAS
2. Start download if the app is showing (not sure if this step is needed). If not showing, see below.
3. Open Activity Monitor (Apps > Utilities)
4. Find "appstoreagent" in the list and Force Quit it (Click X and then Force Quit)
5. The non-downloading download will stop
6. Click on Download again - the download starts for real (ie progress circle proceeds to end)

I had the same symptoms as you re no app icons showing in the Updates page. I can't recall exactly what I did to fix that, but I think I did steps 1,3,4 above and restarted the MAS. Then start again at step 1.

Hope this helps.

There may be no updates for you.

Be mindful, App Store is for Mac OS upgrades, not updates.

10.15 is an upgrade that you may want if you follow these directions:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250001761

10.14.6 has this sole update available here:

https://support.apple.com/kb/DL2066?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

It is also available through Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Software Update.

Check https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/ if you think a system at Apple may be down.

And make sure your hard disk isn't over 85% full by checking Apple menu -> About This Mac -> Storage.

Please see my post here.

If your App Store is broken.... - Apple Community

This is a known problem that many are having, likely caused by Security Update 2021-002.

Posting here will not get it fixed. I provided a feedback link in that post that will get the problem in front of an Apple employee. The number of reports is important to getting their attention.

Thank you for letting us know.

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250003476

is a tip I have written.

Hi Sparrow, would you like a user tip be made of this post?

Certainly, if you feel it will prove useful to a wider audience.