: Enable a "Focus Mode" during work hours (e.g., 9 AM – 5 PM) that locks distracting apps like YouTube or social media, while leaving productivity tools accessible.
: Building on the current "Quick Lock", this feature could detect when a user is "briefly switching" between apps and keep them unlocked for 30 seconds, but immediately lock them if the screen turns off or the lid is closed. Why this addresses current gaps
: A one-tap toggle that instantly locks all private apps (Photos, Messages, Settings) while leaving a few safe ones open (Maps, Browser) for when you lend your Mac or device to a friend.
: Users often find constant prompts annoying. Context-aware locking ensures security only when it's actually needed.
: Automatically activate a "Public" profile when you leave your home Wi-Fi or enter a specific GPS coordinate (like a shared office). This profile would lock sensitive apps (Banking, Mail, Slack) that might otherwise be open for convenience at home.
To give you a baseline, the current version by Moneyplant Technologies includes: Easy App Locker - App Store
: By using Time Lock features, the app becomes a digital wellbeing tool rather than just a security one. Existing Core Features in 1.2
Instead of manually locking or unlocking every time, the app could use advanced sensors and system triggers to adapt.