The Apple Application Block Policy allows administrators to block specific applications on macOS devices based on developer identity, application identifiers, file paths, names, or even window titles. This provides fine-grained control to prevent the use of unauthorized or risky software.

This policy supports BYOD macOS devices.

With the Apple Application Block Policy, you can:

When a blocked application is launched, macOS will immediately prevent it from opening.

Navigate to:

Device Management → Policy → Create New Policy → Apple Application Block Policy

Blocks applications signed by specific Apple developer Team IDs.

Example use case:
Block all software published by a known vendor.

💡 You can find a Team ID using:

Blocks applications using their bundle identifier.

Example:

This method is precise and recommended for blocking well-known applications.

Blocks applications located at specific file paths.

Example:

⚠️ Blocking a directory path will block all applications inside that directory.

Blocks applications whose names contain a specific string.

Example:

This is useful when application names vary by version.

Blocks applications by detecting specific window titles.

This is an advanced option, useful when:

If you don’t know the window title:

Example:

In the logs, you will see entries like:

Enter Add Printer into the Check App Window Titles field.
When the window opens, it will be automatically closed.

If you need help identifying application identifiers, Team IDs, or window titles, contact Swif Support or use Live Terminal for inspection.