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24 alternatives to Near Lock 4.0

The best Mac lock/unlock app with impressive new features

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 4.0 launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   AppLocker▲115

   Password protect individual apps on your Mac

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Unlock▲77

   Incredibly reliable smart lock

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Near Lock▲118

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

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   KeyTouch▲224

   Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone

   2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   FingerKey▲158

   Unlock your Mac with your iPhone TouchID

   2014 · resulttogel89.click · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Knock 2.0▲176

   Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. Now with Apple Watch.

   2015 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Unlock▲73

   Never Unlock your Mac again

   2018 · sites.google.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Unlock▲67

   Extremely reliable smart lock

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   BusyCal 3.0▲151

   The most powerful calendar app for Mac and iOS

   2016 · busymac.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    LockItUp▲141

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

    2015 · 3isk.homes · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Deadbolt▲6

    Never forget to lock your Mac

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    KeyTouch for Apple Watch▲136

    Unlock, lock & enter your password on your Mac with  Watch

    2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Unlock▲6

    Incredibly Reliable Smart Lock

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Clocks▲162

    A minimal world clock app for your Mac's menubar

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    QBlocker▲132

    Never accidentally quit an app again

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Later Mac Reminders▲137

    Create quick reminders with presets

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Hyperfocused▲148

    Deep work menubar app for macOS

    2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →

18. 18
    MacID▲204

    Unlock your Mac with Touch ID

    2015 · macid.co · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Apptivate▲126

    Launch Mac apps with custom keyboard shortcuts

    2016 · apptivateapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Touch Bar Timer▲186

    A little stopwatch for your Mac's touch bar

    2018 · touch-bar-timer.alexzirbel.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Secrets 2▲132

    Simple, secure password manager for Mac and iOS

    2016 · outercorner.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Doo for Mac▲156

    The popular iOS to-do app, now on Mac

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Waiting List▲131

    Create (and view) countdown timers in your Mac Menu Bar

    2017 · waitinglist.site · its alternatives →

24. 24
    1Blocker for Mac▲162

    The best Safari content blocker for Mac

    2016 · 1blocker.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 →