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AppLocker for Mac

Password protection for individual apps.

Free
In English
Version 4.5.0
2.6
Based on 7 user rates

AppLocker overview

AppLocker can password protect individual apps on your Mac. It's easy to use, and there is absolutely no configuration required. Just start AppLocker, add a password, and select the apps you want to keep private.

Use this tool and stop worrying about your privacy when you borrow your computer to a guest, friend, or family member. No one will mess with your important apps anymore.

Features:
  • Password protect individual applications on your Mac
  • Easy to use, absolutely no configuration required
  • Block access to applications that you want private and avoid
  • sneak peeks from guests, family members, friends or co-workers
  • Perfect for anyone who uses a Mac in the office or at home and shares the computer with co-workers, family members or guests

What’s new in version 4.5.0

  • The app is also available on iOS. Check it out on the iOS App Store
  • Bug fixes and improvements for the macOS version
  • Note: deactivate Extra Security (if installed) before updating from here.

AppLocker for Mac

Free
In English
Version 4.5.0
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2.6

(5 Reviews of AppLocker)

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Annie-Walker
Annie-Walker
May 19 2022
4.4.0
0.0
May 19 2022
0.0
Version: 4.4.0
After 20 plus years on a Mac, this is without question, the worst app I have ever had the unfortunate experience of using. I caution you, do NOT install this garbage on your Mac.
jdmoregon
jdmoregon
Nov 14 2020
3.7.0
1.0
Nov 14 2020
1.0
Version: 3.7.0
I downloaded app locker before I took my Mac in for service. I tried the free version but every time I tried to add an app a pop up asked me to upgrade and did not add the app. So I sprang for the $10 upgrade and added my apps and created a password. I tried to download their cancel button to allow you to back out of an app locker protected app, but I never could get the full zip file, just a useless text file. When I took my Mac in, they turned it on and one of the locked apps opened automatically. We tried the app locker escape comma to no avail. Then I tried my password and nothing happened except a message asking me to upgrade, which I already had done. They were forced to wipe my Mac and I will have to restore from backup. Moral: don’t download or buy this program as it is worse than a virus!!!
lilithlomu
lilithlomu
Jul 8 2020
3.5.0
1.0
Jul 8 2020
1.0
Version: 3.5.0
dont use it. it has screwed up my mail program and wont allow me to open it even through I am using the password i set. now I cant delete the program either
MichaelHaeusler
MichaelHaeusler
Sep 28 2019
3.0.0
2.0
Sep 28 2019
2.0
Version: 3.0.0
Come across a locked app? Just change the Bundle ID in the app's Info.plist, remove the quarantine XA, if it's still present, and the app will launch. Meh. Granted, this might not work with Apple's own applications like Mail, Messages etc., because you'll need the admin password to modify nested code, and afterwards they might not launch, because you modified it. But with most other apps it will work just fine. So this app is probably useless, unless you want to protect your stuff against people you *know* have no clue about the inner workings of macOS.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Aug 31 2019
2.9.0
0.0
Aug 31 2019
0.0
Version: 2.9.0
The free version is essentially a demo. You can only lock one app. More requires purchase.
powertechspp
powertechspp
Oct 25 2023
4.5.0
1.0
Oct 25 2023
1.0
Version: 4.5.0
slamet-kristanto
slamet-kristanto
Jan 17 2023
4.5.0
5.0
Jan 17 2023
5.0
Version: 4.5.0
ebaadgaming9
ebaadgaming9
Jan 16 2023
4.5.0
5.0
Jan 16 2023
5.0
Version: 4.5.0
jdmoregon
jdmoregon
Nov 14 2020
1.0
Nov 14 2020
1.0
Version: null
lilithlomu
lilithlomu
Jul 8 2020
1.0
Jul 8 2020
1.0
Version: null
MichaelHaeusler
MichaelHaeusler
Sep 28 2019
2.0
Sep 28 2019
2.0
Version: null
The_Blinded
The_Blinded
Sep 11 2017
3.5
Sep 11 2017
3.5
Version: null