AppLockr - Protect Your Privacy
Hey everyone,
We’ve been working on a small macOS utility called AppLockr, and we’re looking for feedback from other Mac users.
The basic idea is simple: it lets you lock selected apps and folders with Touch ID or a password. We built it for situations where you leave your Mac unattended, share it with someone briefly, or just want certain things like Notes, Mail, Photos, work apps, or private folders to be harder to open casually.
Some of the current features:
- Lock macOS apps with Touch ID or password
- Lock and locally encrypt folders
- Auto-lock after inactivity
- Lock apps on launch or startup
- Scheduled locking
- Optional webcam capture after failed unlock attempts
- Local-first design
- No ads or data collection
We’re not trying to present it as a replacement for FileVault, separate user accounts, or proper security practices. It’s more of an extra privacy layer for everyday use that doesn't create a hassle to the user.
The main thing we’re trying to figure out now is what other Mac users would actually want from something like this.
Would this be useful to you?
Are there any edge cases or features you’d expect from an app like this?
Is there anything here that feels unnecessary or overcomplicated?
Here is the link to the website if you'd like to check it out: https://applockr.net/
Thanks for any feedback.