Download on the App store

Available on the App Store

Mac and ios

Simple pricing

14 days to make it part of your routine.

£2.99/month thereafter.

14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

Review setup requirements

Apple silicon Mac · macOS 14 or later. iPhone companion: iOS 17 or later.

Download on the App store

Available on the App Store

Mac and ios

Simple pricing

14 days to make it part of your routine.

£2.99/month thereafter.

14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

Review setup requirements

Apple silicon Mac · macOS 14 or later. iPhone companion: iOS 17 or later.

Download on the App store

Available on the App Store

Mac and ios

Simple pricing

14 days to make it part of your routine.

£2.99/month thereafter.

14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

Review setup requirements

Apple silicon Mac · macOS 14 or later. iPhone companion: iOS 17 or later.

Two apps. One connected experience.

Your Mac and iPhone. Better together.

Your Mac and iPhone. Better together.

Start with MacShield on your Mac. Add the iPhone companion for remote arming, disarming, alarm activation and notifications.

Start with MacShield on your Mac. Add the iPhone companion for remote arming, disarming, alarm activation and notifications.

MacShield alarm notification and remote controls working together

MacShield for macOS

Arm supported movement, unplugging and lid-closure triggers. A configured event can sound an alarm and show a full-screen deterrent.

The MacShield Mac and iPhone apps connected

iPhone companion: iOS 17 or later. Requires MacShield on an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 14 or later. Recording requires supported settings and permissions.

iPhone companion: iOS 17 or later. Requires MacShield on an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 14 or later. Recording requires supported settings and permissions.

1. Set up your Mac.

Install MacShield and review the supported triggers and permissions for your Mac.

2. Connect your iPhone.

Use the companion app to remotely arm or disarm and receive alarm notifications.

3. Try your protection.

Test your chosen settings before relying on them in your everyday routine.

COMPARISON

Protection for the moments you step away

See what changes when MacShield is armed.

Your Mac unprotected

No alarm if it's picked up

Silent if power is unplugged

No response to lid closure

No theft deterrence

Relies on you staying nearby

Easy to steal

Arm Mac remotely from iPhone

Records video when the alarm is triggered

Fast, scalable

deployments

Detects movement, unplugging and lid closure

Sounds an immediate theft alarm

Visible armed
warning

Visible warning shows your Mac is protected

Visible armed
warning

Get an iPhone notification if the alarm is triggered

Alarm notifies everyone "Warning MacBook being stolen"

Only you can disarm the alarm once armed

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers for protecting your MacBook.

What is MacShield?

MacShield is a lightweight macOS theft-deterrence app for the moments you need to step away from your MacBook.

What happens when MacShield is armed?

MacShield displays a clear armed warning and watches for the protection triggers you have configured.

What can trigger the alarm?

While armed, MacShield can respond to the motion of picking up the device, a charging cable being disconnected or the MacBook lid being closed.

Will MacShield prevent my MacBook from being stolen?

No. MacShield is an additional theft-deterrence layer, not a guarantee against theft or a replacement for sensible physical security.

How do I arm and disarm MacShield?

MacShield can be armed in seconds using the arm button on the app or on the top right mac menu bar icon before you step away and simple to disarm by pin/fingerprint when you return. Remote arm + disarm on MacShield ios app.

What is MacShield?

MacShield is a lightweight macOS theft-deterrence app for the moments you need to step away from your MacBook.

What happens when MacShield is armed?

MacShield displays a clear armed warning and watches for the protection triggers you have configured.

What can trigger the alarm?

While armed, MacShield can respond to the motion of picking up the device, a charging cable being disconnected or the MacBook lid being closed.

Will MacShield prevent my MacBook from being stolen?

No. MacShield is an additional theft-deterrence layer, not a guarantee against theft or a replacement for sensible physical security.

How do I arm and disarm MacShield?

MacShield can be armed in seconds using the arm button on the app or on the top right mac menu bar icon before you step away and simple to disarm by pin/fingerprint when you return. Remote arm + disarm on MacShield ios app.