Lockish
App protection with Touch ID
Lock any app with Touch ID
Protect your sensitive apps with biometric authentication. Banking, messages, email—all secured with a single touch.
Security that stays out of your way
Powerful protection with a minimal footprint.
Touch ID & Face ID
Protect any app with biometric authentication. One touch to unlock—fast, secure, and seamless.
Auto-Lock on Idle
Set per-app idle timeouts. When you step away, your apps automatically lock themselves after the time you choose.
Sleep & Lock Protection
All protected apps automatically re-lock when your Mac sleeps or the screen locks. Always secure when you walk away.
Protect Unlimited Apps
Lock as many apps as you want. Each app has independent unlock state and idle timer settings.
Quit Protection
Lockish itself requires Touch ID to quit. No one can bypass your protection by simply closing the app.
No Screen Recording
Unlike competitors, Lockish doesn't need Screen Recording permission. Your privacy stays intact.
Lock the app, not your screen
Other app lockers take over your entire screen when you try to open a protected app—blocking everything until you authenticate. That's disruptive and annoying.
Lockish only locks the specific app window. You can keep working in other apps while the protected app waits for your Touch ID. Seamless, non-intrusive security.
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How it works
Simple, seamless protection in three steps.
Choose Apps to Protect
Select any apps you want to lock—banking, messages, email, or anything sensitive.
Set Your Preferences
Configure idle timeouts per app. Choose how long before each app auto-locks.
Authenticate to Access
When you open a protected app, use Touch ID to unlock. It's instant and secure.
What will you protect?
Lockish works with any app on your Mac.
Banking Apps
Keep your financial apps secure
Messaging
Protect Messages, WhatsApp, Telegram
Email Clients
Secure sensitive communications
Password Managers
Add an extra layer of protection
Work Apps
Guard confidential business data
Crypto Wallets
Protect your digital assets
Lockish
One-time purchase
- Protect unlimited apps
- Touch ID & Face ID support
- Per-app idle timeouts
- Auto-lock on sleep
- Lifetime updates
- No subscription required
Requires macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Lockish.
How is Lockish different from other app lockers?
Most app lockers take over your entire screen when you try to open a protected app, blocking everything until you authenticate. Lockish only locks the specific app window—you can keep working in other apps while the protected app waits for Touch ID. It's much less disruptive.
What authentication methods does Lockish support?
Lockish supports Touch ID, Face ID (on supported Macs), and your device passcode as a fallback. It uses Apple's native LocalAuthentication framework for maximum security.
Does Lockish need Screen Recording permission?
No! Unlike many similar apps, Lockish does NOT require Screen Recording permission. It uses Accessibility APIs for window tracking only, keeping your privacy intact.
What happens when my Mac goes to sleep?
All protected apps automatically re-lock when your Mac sleeps or the screen locks. When you wake your Mac, you'll need to authenticate again to access them.
Can someone just quit Lockish to bypass protection?
No. Lockish requires Touch ID authentication to quit the app itself. This prevents anyone from simply closing Lockish to access your protected apps.
How does the idle timeout work?
You can set a per-app idle timeout (1-60 minutes). Lockish tracks keyboard and mouse activity for each app independently. When the timeout is reached, the app is minimized and re-locked.
Does Lockish collect any data?
Absolutely not. Lockish runs entirely on your Mac with no data collection, no analytics, and no account required. Your protected apps and settings never leave your device.
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