{"repo":"dutkiewiczmaciej/MakLock","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/dutkiewiczmaciej/MakLock","clone":"git clone https://github.com/dutkiewiczmaciej/MakLock.git","description":"Free, open-source macOS app that locks applications with Touch ID, Apple Watch, and trusted Wi-Fi. The only open-source app locker for macOS.","language":"Swift","stars":90,"topics":["app-lock","app-locker","apple-silicon","apple-watch","biometric-authentication","bluetooth","core-bluetooth","macos","macos-app","macos-security"],"license":"MIT","category":"auth-billing-email","readme_excerpt":"MakLock Lock any macOS app with Touch ID, Apple Watch, or password. Free, open source, and more powerful than paid alternatives. --- What is MakLock? MakLock is a lightweight menu bar app that protects your macOS applications with Touch ID, Apple Watch proximity, or a backup password. When someone tries to open or switch to a protected app, MakLock blocks access with a blur overlay and requires authentication. Unlike App Store alternatives, MakLock is distributed directly — giving it full overlay and process management capabilities that sandboxed apps simply cannot offer. Why MakLock? Feature MakLock AppLocker ($17.99) Cisdem AppCrypt ($19.99/yr) --------- :-------: :------------------: :---------------------------: Price Free forever 1 app free, paid for more Trial only Open source Yes No No Touch ID Yes Paid only No Lock on app switch Yes No (launch only) Yes (direct version) Apple Watch unlock Yes (wrist detection) No No Full-screen overlay Yes (blur, all monitors) Yes (solid, single monitor) Dialog box No content flash Yes (NSPanel) No (brief flash on launch) N/A Auto-close apps Yes No (sandbox) Yes (direct version) Close apps on sleep Yes No No Auto-lock on idle Yes No Yes Auto-lock on sleep Yes No No Panic key Yes No No Multi-monitor Yes Unknown No Bypass resistant Yes No (Bundle ID edit) Unknown Can't be deleted without auth N/A No (sandbox) Yes (direct version) AppLocker (App Store) is sandboxed — it can only intercept app launches, not activations. If an app is alrea","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/dutkiewiczmaciej","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/dutkiewiczmaciej/MakLock/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}