Guardian Angel Alternatives

Guardian Angel is described as 'Watches over your Mac, locking it whenever you leave, and automatically unlocking it when you return' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are eight alternatives to Guardian Angel for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Guardian Angel alternative is Unlock. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Umwelt or BLEUnlock. Other great apps like Guardian Angel are Near Lock, Tokenlock, Bluetooth-Unlock and Handylock.

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Guardian Angel watches over your Mac, locking it whenever you leave, and automatically unlocking it when you return.

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Guardian Angel alternatives page was last updated Oct 2, 2023
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  1. Unlock icon
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    Often leave your Mac unlocked while walking away? Introducing a Premium Proximity lock for your Mac. Works magically with iPhone and Apple Watch. We bet you'll love it.

    14 Unlock alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac

    Unlock VS Guardian Angel

     
    • Unlock is the most popular Mac alternative to Guardian Angel.

    • Unlock is the most popular commercial alternative to Guardian Angel.

    • Unlock is Paid and ProprietaryGuardian Angel is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Allows to lock/unlock your Windows PC from your Android smartwatch or phone with Bluetooth proximity or the fingerprint reader. Also warns you if someone is stealing the laptop. The Mac version has less functionality but works with any BtLe device.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

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    Umwelt VS Guardian Angel

     
    • Umwelt is the most popular Windows alternative to Guardian Angel.

    • Umwelt is the most popular free alternative to Guardian Angel.

    • Umwelt is Free and ProprietaryGuardian Angel is Paid and Proprietary
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    BLEUnlock is a small menu bar utility that locks and unlocks your Mac with your iPhone, Apple Watch, or any other Bluetooth Low Energy devices.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    BLEUnlock VS Guardian Angel

     
    • BLEUnlock is the most popular Open Source alternative to Guardian Angel.

    • BLEUnlock is Free and Open SourceGuardian Angel is Paid and Proprietary
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    Near Lock is an app that turns your iPhone into a personal key for your Mac. When you walk away from your Mac, it will be automaticallylocked. Once you approach your workplace again, Near Lock will unlock your Mac.

    14 Near Lock alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • HR flagCroatia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Discontinued

    Not compatible with MacOS Catalina. The developer promised an update, but never delivered.

    Near Lock VS Guardian Angel

     
    • Near Lock is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Guardian Angel.

    • Near Lock is Free Personal and ProprietaryGuardian Angel is Paid and Proprietary
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    TokenLock - The ultimate Mac Locking App. Automatically Lock your computer using USB, Bluetooth (iPhone) Proximity or your Apple Remote, from the menu, by clicking the icon or using a Hotkey. Check out www.map-pin.com for demos and more info!

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

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    Bluetooth-unlock is a python script that checks for your device periodically to check if you are there and if no connection is found, then your Linux Based Computer locks, then when the device is found it automatically unlock (Does not require you entering your...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Bluetooth-Unlock Features

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    Bluetooth-Unlock VS Guardian Angel

     
    • Bluetooth-Unlock is the most popular Linux alternative to Guardian Angel.

    • Bluetooth-Unlock is Free and Open SourceGuardian Angel is Paid and Proprietary
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    handyLock is an application that locks your Mac screen when you move away from it. This way your Mac is safe and secured from unauthorized access. This is very convenient if you want to prevent access by kids, co-workers or others when you slip away to grab a coffee, a drink or...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer developed. Last version, 1.2.10, released in June 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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    Lock Windows workstation upon disconnection of bluetooth device. The program is able to run user specified commands on device connection and …

    4 BtProx alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    BtProx Features

    1.  Login

    BtProx VS Guardian Angel

     
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