Touch ID
Uses Apple's LocalAuthentication framework to request owner authentication.
Mac app · Included in lil' Launcher
lil' Lock for Mac
Touch ID protection for selected Mac apps, with a quiet menu-bar monitor that keeps working after the main window closes.
What it does
Protect the apps you choose
lil' Lock focuses on returning to protected apps without adding noise to normal Mac use.
Selected apps
You choose which installed apps should be protected instead of locking everything.
Quiet monitoring
Protection continues from the menu bar after the setup window closes.
Compatibility
Requirements and setup
- Apple silicon Mac
- macOS 14 or newer
- Touch ID available and configured
- Download lil' Launcher
- Open the Apps section
- Install lil' Lock and choose the apps to protect
The protected-app list stays on your Mac. lil' Lock does not read passwords or the contents of protected apps.
Start at Login is optional. When enabled, the helper stays in the background instead of opening a setup window at login.