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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
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PawseKeys▲89
Shield your keyboard from kids and pets
Apr 2026 · pawsekeys.app
3
MacBook Alarm▲501
Laptop 👩‍💻 Theft 🚨 Protection
2018
4
ClearVPN▲605
One-tap secure VPN for all your online journeys
2024
5
Super App Lock▲162
Lock & hide apps, protect privacy, screen time control
2024
6
1Blocker X▲113
A fast and secure content blocker for iOS
2018
7
App Lock by Lilucat▲151
Hide apps and lock videos & photos
2024
8
Finderlock▲80
Lock Mac files in Finder with Touch ID & AES-256
May 2026 · finderlock.com
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un:safe▲100
Game for AppleWatch where you unlock a safe using haptics
2021
10
AppLocker▲115
Password protect individual apps on your Mac
2016
11
Moonlock Engine in CleanMyMac X▲238
The new technology for stronger Mac protection
2023
12
Knock 2.0▲176
Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. Now with Apple Watch.
2015
13
Barrier▲373
Stop doomscrolling by blocking your addictive apps!
2025
14
Near Lock▲118
A new way to lock your Mac. Just walk away.
2015
15
NothingHere▲314
A MacOS panic button where one key press cleans your screen
Mar 2026
16
Capsomnia▲158
Caps Lock keeps your Mac awake, even with the lid closed
Jul 2026 · capsomnia.com
17
AdGuard 2.0 for Mac▲67
More privacy, better filtering
2019
18
LockItUp▲141
Remotely lock your Mac or PC from your iPhone or Apple Watch
2015
19
1Blocker for Mac 3.0▲123
Block unwanted content in Safari
2019
20
Unlox▲131
Unlock your Mac with your fingerprint, wrist or face 🔒
2018
21
KeyTouch▲224
Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone
2015
22
Laplock▲141
Leave your macbook unattended, worry free
2014
23
Latch C▲132
The first enterprise smart lock to work with Apple HomeKit.
2017
24
TimerApp▲117
A simple stopwatch app for macOS ⏱️
2019

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