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AppLockr is designed for people who want simple, local app and folder protection on macOS. You can lock any app or folder on your Mac so it requires authentication before opening, with optional auto-locking after inactivity. The app runs natively, stays lightweight, and keeps everything on your device. There are no network calls, no analytics, and no data collection. AppLockr is especially useful on shared computers or whenever you want more control over access to sensitive apps and files.
AppLockrLock your mac apps
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I built AppLockr because I kept running into the same problem on my own Mac. I wanted a simple way to protect a few apps and folders when someone else was using my computer, without creating extra user accounts, logging out, or changing system permissions. Everything I found either felt too heavy, relied on system-level changes, or tried to do much more than I needed. At the start, the idea was...
AppLockrLock your mac apps
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AppLockr is a lightweight macOS utility that locks any app behind a password. No settings to change, no guest accounts — just simple control over who opens what. Great for privacy on shared Macs. Built with Swift, everything runs locally. €1.99 launch price.
AppLockrAppLockr — Lock Any App on macOS Behind Authentication!
Thanks for checking out AppLockr! I built this for personal use and decided to share it — would love to hear your thoughts, feature ideas, or bug reports. Is there anything you’d want it to do that it doesn’t yet? I’m open to improving it!
AppLockrAppLockr — Lock Any App on macOS Behind Authentication!