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Amphetamine vs Lockpaw: catalog facts
Amphetamine	Lockpaw
Free Free on the Mac App Store.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS
Trigger-based rules are more flexible than a basic keep-awake toggle Completely free	Keeps the Mac awake while the screen is covered Can show alerts from supported AI coding agents
macOS only Some trigger setups require digging into the app's settings	Requires macOS 14 or later The developer says it is a visual privacy tool, not a security lock
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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