Mac screen privacy
Protect sensitive Mac work in shared spaces.
Anti-spy screen and Anti-spy screen Lite focus on screen privacy for Mac users who work in offices, cafes, meetings, and screen-sharing contexts where private windows should not stay exposed.
Mac privacy workflow
For work where screen exposure has a real cost.
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Useful when private windows should disappear during a privacy event.
Helps reduce accidental exposure during meetings or screen sharing.
Camera-based face-count detection is positioned as local Mac behavior.
Current release
The privacy workflow and device boundary are documented.
These details were checked on July 17, 2026 against the current Anti-spy screen and Lite US App Store listings. Prices can vary by storefront.
Detection runs on the Mac without an internet connection, and the listing states that detection data does not leave the device.
Selected application windows hide when the configured face count is exceeded and return after extra people leave.
The detection interval, trigger threshold, and recovery delay can be tuned for cafes, offices, and meeting rooms.
Anti-spy screen 1.5.0 is listed at $2.99 as a one-time purchase; Lite 1.4.1 is currently free. Both require macOS 13.0 or later.
Common questions
Direct answers about Mac screen privacy.
Where does Anti-spy screen process face detection?
Face detection runs locally on the Mac. The current App Store listing states that it does not require an internet connection and that detection data does not leave the device.
What happens when the configured face threshold is exceeded?
The app hides the selected application windows. They reappear after the extra people leave, subject to the configured recovery delay.
Which privacy settings can users adjust?
Users can adjust the detection interval, the face-count trigger threshold, and the recovery delay for different work environments.
What was added in the current releases?
The current releases include Stand-Up Coach, a draggable Privacy Block, and Presenting Mode. Lite 1.4.1 also adds a local floating reminder when a hidden app opens a new window or shows a Dock badge.
What are the current Mac requirements and US prices?
Both apps require macOS 13.0 or later. On July 17, 2026, the US App Store listed Anti-spy screen 1.5.0 at $2.99 as a one-time purchase and Anti-spy screen Lite 1.4.1 as free. Storefront prices can vary.