# Near Lock

> Lock & Unlock your Mac

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id886882252](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id886882252)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id886882252`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Filip Duvnjak
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (570 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1
- **Last updated:** 2018-12-12
- **First published:** 2014-12-11
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/near-lock/id886882252)
- **Website:** [http://nearlock.me/press](http://nearlock.me/press)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://nearlock.me/terms](http://nearlock.me/terms)

## Description

Near Lock lets you lock and unlock your Mac automatically using your iPhone as you move between locations. The distance-based mechanism locks your Mac when you walk away and unlocks it as you approach your workspace, with optional manual control from your iPhone. You can also speed up access with features like 3D Touch for supported iPhone models.

Security-focused and easy to use, Near Lock supports multiple authentication methods—Touch ID, Apple Watch, interactive notifications, and Siri control—while keeping data encrypted and communication secure. Additional conveniences include WiFi Unlock, clipboard sharing, a notification widget, and cross-device control for multiple Macs, all designed to save time without compromising security.

## Rankings

- #75,027 — Overall
- #80 — laptop
- #83 — prevent

## Review summary

Near Lock’s core idea—proximity auto-lock/unlock—receives mixed reviews. A strong recurring drawback is unreliable proximity behavior, with many reporting it fails to lock or unlock automatically. A pervasive theme is abandonment—no updates for years, limited support, and compatibility problems with Sonoma, M1/M2 Macs, and current iOS. Bluetooth frequently drops, forcing restarts or re-pairing. Pro features and refunds are widely criticized. Despite occasional praise for manual control and quick setup, the overall sentiment is that the app is not reliable or maintained.

### Pros

- Manual lock/unlock via the Near Lock app generally works.
- The proximity-based lock/unlock concept is valued as the app's core feature when it functions.
- Some users report quick initial connectivity/setup with the app.

### Cons

- Proximity-based auto-lock/unlock is unreliable or non-functional for many users.
- The app appears abandoned and not updated for years, with little or no developer support.
- Bluetooth connectivity frequently drops, requiring restarts or re-pairing.
- Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions (e.g., Sonoma) and Apple hardware (M1/M2)
- Pro features/purchasing issues and lack of refunds or support

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id886882252)