The anthology does include a standalone installation option for both Mac and Windows. While I agree that an updated user interface for most of the apps would be a valuable addition, this issue is gradually being addressed with each update. Logically, if you have the latest version installed, the need for notification arises only when you receive an email notification from Eventide, which they consistently provide as updates occur.
I think you’re missing the issue – there’s no apparent way to know if one has the latest versions of plugins.
