Stripes of ink combed into fine feathers with a many-toothed comb, then drawn slowly back into waves.
Stripes of ink combed into fine feathers with a many-toothed comb, then drawn slowly back into waves.
In the app you can adjust the speed and inks. It runs natively on your Mac, drawn live in real time – no video, never quite the same twice.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Nonpareil in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Preview free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Nonpareil FAQ
How do I set Nonpareil as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Nonpareil in the library and click Set as Screensaver. macOS starts it whenever your Mac is idle, exactly like a built-in screensaver.
Can I use Nonpareil as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Nonpareil plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Nonpareil free?
Nonpareil is included in SCRNSVRS Unlimited. It's free for your first 7 days; after that Unlimited is $1.99/month or $9.99/year (€1.99/month or €9.99/year) for every screensaver, including new ones. It can also come up in Free this month, when 25 premium screensavers are free for everyone.
Is Nonpareil a video loop?
No. Nonpareil is rendered live on your Mac with Metal, so it never repeats and stays sharp on any display size. The clip on this page is a screen recording of the real thing.
Will Nonpareil slow down my Mac or drain the battery?
No. SCRNSVRS drops to 30 fps on battery and stops rendering when the wallpaper is covered by a full-screen app, so Nonpareil costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Nonpareil run on?
Nonpareil needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
