Native first
AppLockr is a Swift and SwiftUI macOS app, not a web dashboard wrapped in a desktop shell.
Small, native Mac software with a clear privacy line.
AppLockr is built by independent student developers who care about practical Mac utilities: software that solves a real problem, feels at home on macOS, and does not turn privacy into a subscription platform.
Why AppLockr exists
Many Mac users do not need enterprise security software. They need a simple way to stop someone from casually opening Photos, Mail, Notes, Safari, work apps, or a private folder when a Mac is shared for a few minutes.
AppLockr is built for that everyday gap: personal privacy, shared Mac comfort, presentation safety, and lightweight control without creating a separate macOS account for every situation.
Development principles
Local first
Protection should happen on your Mac. AppLockr avoids telemetry, ads, and cloud-dependent day-to-day protection.
Trust through clarity
Permissions, notarization, limitations, and purchase details should be easy to understand before installation.
Long-term support
AppLockr is being shaped by real user feedback from Mac communities, directories, creators, and early customers.
What AppLockr is not
AppLockr is not enterprise endpoint security, device management, or a replacement for good macOS account hygiene. It is a personal privacy utility for reducing casual access to selected apps and folders on your own Mac.