How can I stop the App Store asking for a password in OSX? I want to update some apps downloaded through the App Store in OSX (not iOS). Is there a way to allow OSX to do this without insisting for a password every time?

In iOS you are able to disable the password requirement for free apps and updates. Is there a similar setting in OSX?
As of macOS Big Sur 11.1, there's a setting in &quot;System Preferences&quot; » &quot;Apple ID&quot; » &quot;Media &amp; Purchases&quot;. Change &quot;Free Downloads&quot; from &quot;Require Password&quot; to &quot;Never Require&quot;.