The local mean solar time at a landing site on Mars, worked out from your own clock, with the sol count and Earth time beneath and a dusty sky that follows the Martian day.
The local mean solar time at a landing site on Mars, worked out from your own clock, with the sol count and Earth time beneath and a dusty sky that follows the Martian day.
In the app you can choose the colours and the location, show the sol number and switch Earth time to 24 hours. 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 Mars Sol in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Mars Sol FAQ
How do I set Mars Sol as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Mars Sol 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 Mars Sol as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Mars Sol plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Mars Sol free?
Yes. Mars Sol is Free Forever in SCRNSVRS – no account, no ads, no subscription.
Is Mars Sol a video loop?
No. Mars Sol 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 Mars Sol 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 Mars Sol costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Mars Sol run on?
Mars Sol needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
