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MakLock – Free macOS App Locker with Touch ID and Apple Watch
Free AppLocker alternative with Apple Watch unlock and full-screen overlay.
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makmakapps
103mo ago
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Free, open-source macOS app that locks applications with Touch ID, Apple Watch, and trusted Wi-Fi. The only open-source app locker for macOS.
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I built a free Mac app locker because AppLocker ($18) freezes Macs
by makmakapps·Apr 16, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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Free open-source alternative to AppLocker that bypasses sandbox limitations.
Strengths
- •Non-sandboxed distribution enables full overlay and process management.
- •Touch ID and Apple Watch unlock beat paid alternatives' features.
- •No content flash on app switch via NSPanel implementation.
Weaknesses
- •macOS-only limits audience significantly.
- •App locking is a niche need for most users.
Category
Target Audience
macOS users wanting app-level security
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