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24 alternatives to Proximity Lock

Automatic Mac Security Powered by Your iPhone

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Unlock▲67

   Extremely reliable smart lock

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   LockItUp▲141

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

   2015 · 3isk.homes · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Tether▲221

   Lock and unlock your Mac automatically with your iPhone

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Unlock▲77

   Incredibly reliable smart lock

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Unlock▲73

   Never Unlock your Mac again

   2018 · sites.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Near Lock▲118

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

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   KeyTouch▲224

   Lock & unlock your Mac via TouchID on your phone

   2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Laplock▲141

   Leave your macbook unattended, worry free

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   MacBook Alarm▲501

   Laptop 👩‍💻 Theft 🚨 Protection

   2018 · andreyazimov.medium.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Proximity Lock System 2.0▲197

    Never worry about leaving your computer unlocked again.

    Nov 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    FingerKey▲158

    Unlock your Mac with your iPhone TouchID

    2014 · resulttogel89.click · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Activation Lock (Apple)▲119

    Verify if a second hand iPhone/iPad/iPod is stolen or not

    2014 · icloud.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    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 →

14. 14
    Near Lock 4.0▲141

    The best Mac lock/unlock app with impressive new features

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    KeyTouch for Apple Watch▲136

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

    2015 · usekeytouch.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Unlock▲6

    Incredibly Reliable Smart Lock

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Knock 2.0▲176

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

    2015 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    PocketCorder▲273

    Remote control your mac from smartphone

    Dec 2025 · pc.shingoirie.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Unplug Alarm▲85

    Anti-theft app for your MacBook

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Unlock▲8

    Never unlock your Mac again

    2018 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Maccess▲199

    Your Mac, in your pocket — trackpad, screen, and AI

    Aug 2026 · maccess.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Lock on Touch▲2

    Lock your Mac the moment someone touches it

    Aug 2026 · adnan-toky.github.io · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Capsomnia▲158

    Caps Lock keeps your Mac awake, even with the lid closed

    Jul 2026 · capsomnia.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    AppLocker▲115

    Password protect individual apps on your Mac

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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