Someone Was Here
Monitors Mac access and alerts iPhone owners
SecurityFreemium#security#macos#privacy
Listed by the ProductPerch team from Hacker News · not launched here yet
What is Someone Was Here?
Someone Was Here is a macOS application that monitors computer access and notifies the owner via iPhone. When the Mac wakes from idle, or when a user attempts to unlock the screen, the app captures a photograph. It processes facial recognition locally to identify the owner, ensuring you only receive alerts about other individuals. The system runs quietly in the menu bar and requires no user accounts.
Captured images and session details, including how access was gained and duration, are sent to a companion iPhone app. Notifications arrive within seconds using your personal iCloud account. The developer also supports delivery through Pushover, ntfy, Telegram, or custom webhooks. All visual data remains stored on the local machine, and the camera indicator activates for every capture.
The base software is available at no cost on the Mac App Store, with a complimentary iOS app for viewing alerts. Receiving push notifications on your phone while away requires a single $4.99 payment. There are no subscriptions, advertisements, or data tracking involved in the product.
Someone Was Here features
- Captures photos when the Mac wakes or unlocks
- Local face recognition filters out the owner
- Sends alerts to iPhone via iCloud or third-party services
- Runs unobtrusively in the macOS menu bar
- Stores all images and logs directly on the Mac
- Requires no accounts, ads, or external tracking
Who uses Someone Was Here and for what
- Monitor shared office computers after business hours
- Verify who accessed a family desktop during work hours
- Check for unauthorized use of a laptop left unattended
- Track device usage in coworking spaces or libraries
- Confirm privacy when lending a computer to visitors
Someone Was Here FAQ
Is Someone Was Here free?
Yes, the Mac app and iPhone app are free to download and use. Instant alerts to your phone require a one-time $4.99 purchase.
Is Someone Was Here open source?
The website does not say. It is distributed through the Mac App Store and does not list a public repository.
What is Someone Was Here used for?
It monitors a Mac by taking a photo of anyone who uses it while you are away, then sends the image and details to your iPhone.
Does Someone Was Here work on Mac?
Yes, it is designed specifically for macOS and runs in the menu bar. It also includes a companion app for iPhone and iPad.
Where are the photos stored?
All photos remain on your Mac. They are sent to your iPhone through your own iCloud account or third-party services like Pushover, ntfy, Telegram, or a webhook.
Does Someone Was Here track users or show ads?
No. The website states there are zero ads and zero tracking, and no accounts are needed to use the app.
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