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24 alternatives to Near Lock

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

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Near Lock launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Sesame 2▲100

   Locks your Mac when you walk away

   2014 · atama.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Near Lock 4.0▲141

   The best Mac lock/unlock app with impressive new features

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   AppLocker▲115

   Password protect individual apps on your Mac

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Latch▲81

   The app blocker you unlock by walking to your key

   5d ago · latch.luklalogic.ai · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Lock Smart▲117

   Keyless security lock

   2016 · dogandbonecases.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   MacID▲204

   Unlock your Mac with Touch ID

   2015 · macid.co · its alternatives →

7. 7
   KeyMe▲126

   Copy keys. Solve lockouts.

   2014 · key.me · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Friday▲99

   Super elegant smart lock

   2016 · fridaylock.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Track My Mac▲12

   Lock. Track. Snap. Keep your Mac safe.

   2016 · mackeeper.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    KeyTouch▲224

    Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone

    2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Laplock▲141

    Leave your macbook unattended, worry free

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    App Zapper!▲115

    The uninstaller Apple forgot

    2014 · appzapper.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    ESCapey▲84

    An ESC key solution for new Apple Laptops

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Quantum Lock▲73

    Ready to lock?

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    LockItUp▲141

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

    2015 · 3isk.homes · its alternatives →

16. 16
    DoubleLock▲89

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

    2015 · doublelock.co · its alternatives →

17. 17
    AirBolt▲7

    The Truly Smart Lock

    2015 · theairbolt.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    FingerKey▲158

    Unlock your Mac with your iPhone TouchID

    2014 · resulttogel89.click · its alternatives →

19. 19
    1Blocker for Mac▲11

    Block ads, tracking scripts, anything. Now for Mac.

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    HyperCaps for macOS▲122

    Turn CapsLock into a Super Key & Boost Productivity

    Feb 2026 · hypercaps.auramark-studio.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Super App Lock▲162

    Lock & hide apps, protect privacy, screen time control

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Secrets 2▲132

    Simple, secure password manager for Mac and iOS

    2016 · outercorner.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    QBlocker▲132

    Never accidentally quit an app again

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Nutlock▲68

    Outsmart thieves. Save your wheels. Lock your nuts.

    2014 · kickstarter.com · 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 →