Lock applications and block websites on Mac

Cisdem AppCrypt for Mac

Cisdem AppCrypt for Mac

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  • Latest Version

    Cisdem AppCrypt 7.6.0 LATEST

  • Review by

    Michael Reynolds

  • Operating System

    macOS 10.12 Sierra or later

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Cisdem Inc. / External Link

  • Filename

    cisdem-appcrypt.dmg

AppCrypt is a reliable tool for Mac users to lock applications and block websites, it blocks online and offline distractions, keeps kids safe from inappropriate websites, protects privacy, and secures data from unauthorized access.



Lock applications with one password

AppCrypt can lock any application with one password to control the usage of applications on Mac, you can stop others from viewing your photos or videos in Photos, ban purchases in iTunes or App Store, encrypt chatting records in WhatsApp, disable game apps, prevents kids changing the settings, etc. Lock all applications, just one password.

Block access to harmful or distracting websites

It can block access to harmful or distracting websites in Safari, Chrome, Edge, and Opera, it can block the entire domain or specific URLs. You can import from a default list of popular Games, News, Shopping, Social, Video, or other websites, set up a Blocklist to filter out inappropriate websites, or make Allow list to access websites that are useful for your work or study.

Set up a schedule in predefined sessions

The app lets you set up a schedule for when you can use the app or website. The predefined sessions can be on any day and time of your choice. The schedule will automatically repeat every week. Without your password, no one is allowed to change the schedule settings.

Keep an eye on failed attempts to open locked apps

When launching a locked app, a password box will pop up. If the wrong password is typed, It will capture a photo to record this failed attempt with Mac’s camera. Failed attempts for launching AppCrypt for macOS itself will also be recorded.

Protect your privacy and secure your data

The program adds an extra layer of security to your privacy and data. It protects social media and chat apps, such as WhatsApp, Messenger, Skype, Facetime, etc. preventing others from snooping your privacy when you share your Mac with others. It secures your data in business or finance apps, such as Mail, MS Office, etc, stopping others to steal, alter or delete your data.

Features and Highlights

Auto-lock deactivated apps
If the blocked app becomes deactivated or you leave your macOS for a set interval, It will automatically lock this app.

Self-protection
It can't be quit by Activity Monitor while running, nor deleted before a normal Quit.

Use little or no CPU
Running in the background, AppCrypt uses little CPU while working and not any CPU while idle.

Invisible to eyes
It lives unnoticed in your Menu bar. You can set global shortcuts to open/close the main window, enable/disable web block.

Import/Export configure file
Import or export the Configure file to apply the settings to AppCrypt on multiple Macs, instead of manually configuring from scratch.

Mac-friendly
It protects any macOS application without modifying anything in your system settings and applications.

Note: You can lock only one application in the demo version.

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What's new in this version:

Cisdem AppCrypt 7.6.0
- Support subscription
- Fixed some minor bugs


Cisdem AppCrypt 7.5.0
- Change log not available for this version


Cisdem AppCrypt 7.1.0
- Change the way preference files are stored
- Optimize the toolbar on the Main window
- Optimize the schedule tips
- Fix the issue that Cisdem AppCrypt cannot auto launch on M1 Mac
- Fix some minor bugs


Cisdem AppCrypt 7.0.0
- UI Optimized
- Support schedule setting for all the apps
- Support importing and exporting websites in txt file
- Enhanced software security


Cisdem AppCrypt 6.7.0
- Fixed greying out of the preferences window
- Fixed the abnormal display issue when entering the illegal value in the edit box of preferences setting
- Enhanced software security


Cisdem AppCrypt 6.6.0
- Added entries to activate and purchase the program in the menu list
- Added ability to redirect to custom URL


Cisdem AppCrypt 6.5.1
- Fixed the crash issue reported by some users


Cisdem AppCrypt 6.5.0
- Fixed the crash issue after startup
- Fixed the stuck issue of Cisdem AppCrypt when the blocked websites crashed in the browser