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Shoo!

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Locks any Mac app behind Touch ID — including Apple's own apps — by killing the app's process instead of hiding it behind an overlay.

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  • Pay once
  • Proprietary

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  • Mac  Requires macOS 14.0 or later
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  • Guak commented on Shoo!

    I've been looking for an app like this one for years. This is unique and useful.

  • Guak liked Shoo!
  • soloCucumber reviewed Shoo!  

    I've been looking for a program like this for a long time. Everything works flawlessly and matches the description. The protection is top-notch. Thnx for such a great idea

  • soloCucumber liked Shoo!
  • zainllw0w reviewed Shoo!  

    As a military service member, data confidentiality is essential for me to prevent any potential leaks. This app allows me to lock specific apps like Signal. It works great, everything is very convenient, and I really like it. Thank you!

  • Michael Amelin liked Shoo!
  • Guest reviewed Shoo!  

    Cool app, just the one I needed! It’s a shame apple doesn’t have one native…

  • Michael Amelin added Shoo!
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Guak
1

I've been looking for an app like this one for years. This is unique and useful.

soloCucumber
1

I've been looking for a program like this for a long time. Everything works flawlessly and matches the description. The protection is top-notch. Thnx for such a great idea

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zainllw0w
1

As a military service member, data confidentiality is essential for me to prevent any potential leaks. This app allows me to lock specific apps like Signal. It works great, everything is very convenient, and I really like it. Thank you!

Review from a new or low-activity account — shown here, but not counted in the app rating.
Guest
1

Cool app, just the one I needed! It’s a shame apple doesn’t have one native…

Review from a new or low-activity account — shown here, but not counted in the app rating.

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What is Shoo!?

Shoo! is a menu bar app for macOS that locks any app behind Touch ID, including Apple's own apps like Mail, Messages, and System Settings.

Most app lockers on the Mac work by drawing an overlay over a running app, or by checking a password only when the app first launches. Both approaches leave gaps: content can flash before the overlay appears, protection can drop when you switch desktops, and an app you've already unlocked stays unlocked if you simply switch away and back.

Shoo! takes a different approach: locking an app actually ends its process. There's nothing left running to bypass, no overlay to click through, and no gap when you return to an app you left open — it isn't running until you confirm with Touch ID (or Apple Watch, or a backup password).

Shoo! requests zero system permissions beyond what's strictly needed — no Accessibility, no Screen Recording, no Automation.

$17.99, one-time purchase. 7-day free trial with full functionality, no credit card required. No subscription.

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    Proprietary and Commercial product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $18.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Russian
    • Ukrainian
    • Portuguese
    • Italian

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