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24 alternatives to AirUnlock

Lock/Unlock Your Mac (Android & iOS)

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. AirUnlock launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   KeyTouch▲224

   Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   AirBolt▲7

   The Truly Smart Lock

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Airdroid 3▲188

   Fully access your phone from a PC or Mac

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Sesame 2▲100

   Locks your Mac when you walk away

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   AirMount▲259

   Access your iPhone on Mac. No cloud, just magic.

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   AppLocker▲115

   Password protect individual apps on your Mac

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   FingerKey▲158

   Unlock your Mac with your iPhone TouchID

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   MacID▲204

   Unlock your Mac with Touch ID

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Tether▲221

   Lock and unlock your Mac automatically with your iPhone

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Airlock▲125

    Prioritize your privacy by ending unwanted data collection

    2019 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    LockItUp▲141

    Remotely lock your Mac or PC from your iPhone or Apple Watch

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    PanicLock – Close your MacBook lid disable TouchID –> password unlock▲265

    I wrote this after the case of a Washington Post reporter, Hannah Natanson, was compelled to unlock her computer with her fingerprint. This resulted in access to her Desktop Signal on her computer, revealing sources and their conversations. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/washington-post-raid-pro... Edit: I've a lot more details about the legality and precedence on the apps landing page https://paniclock.github.io/

    Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Near Lock 4.0▲141

    The best Mac lock/unlock app with impressive new features

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    App Lock by Lilucat▲151

    Hide apps and lock videos & photos

    2024 · lilucat.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Near Lock▲118

    A new way to lock your Mac. Just walk away.

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    DroidID▲133

    Unlock your Mac using your Android's fingerprint sensor

    2018 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Unlock▲73

    Never Unlock your Mac again

    2018 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Super App Lock▲162

    Lock & hide apps, protect privacy, screen time control

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Lockitron Bolt▲174

    Unlock your door with your phone for only $99

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    DoubleLock▲89

    Lock media with two keys. One for you and one for a friend.

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    1Blocker▲144

    Block ads, trackers & more with 1Blocker

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    August Smart Lock▲144

    Control who can('t) enter from your smartphone/computer.

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    HealthUnlocked for iPhone▲75

    The social network for health

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Filebolt▲16

    Lock and armor your files

    2017 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →