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AppLockr
The easiest way to lock and passwordprotect your apps on Mac
AppLockr is the easiest way to lock and protect your apps and folders on Mac. Whether you’re sharing your Mac, working in public, or just want peace of mind, this lightweight utility ensures that only you can open the apps and folders you care about. Works for macOS 13.5+ (Ventura) and more - Apple Silicon and Intel Macs A simple one time purchase, no subscription or hidden costs for extra features, everything is included, updates too! Built with ❤️ by a Mac user, for Mac users
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 very small: just block certain apps from launching unless they were authenticated. While working on it and using it daily, the scope slowly evolved. Things like folder locking, auto-locking after inactivity, keyboard shortcuts, and a proper menu bar menu came directly from friction I noticed while actually using the app. The launch itself pushed me to clean up the codebase, focus on performance and stability, and keep the app lightweight and local-only. This release isn’t the end point, but it’s the first version that feels solid enough for real daily use.
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About AppLockr on Product Hunt
“The easiest way to lock and passwordprotect your apps on Mac”
AppLockr was submitted on Product Hunt and earned 2 upvotes and 1 comments, placing #146 on the daily leaderboard. AppLockr is the easiest way to lock and protect your apps and folders on Mac. Whether you’re sharing your Mac, working in public, or just want peace of mind, this lightweight utility ensures that only you can open the apps and folders you care about. Works for macOS 13.5+ (Ventura) and more - Apple Silicon and Intel Macs A simple one time purchase, no subscription or hidden costs for extra features, everything is included, updates too! Built with ❤️ by a Mac user, for Mac users
AppLockr was featured in Privacy (11.1k followers) and Security (2.7k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 11.9k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
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