A long ruler of minutes slides slowly beneath a fixed needle, hours marked along its edge and the time written quietly underneath.
A long ruler of minutes slides slowly beneath a fixed needle, hours marked along its edge and the time written quietly underneath.
In the app you can adjust the colours, minutes across and 24-hour time. 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 Tape Clock 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.
Tape Clock FAQ
How do I set Tape Clock as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Tape Clock 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 Tape Clock as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Tape Clock plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Tape Clock free?
Yes. Tape Clock is Free Forever in SCRNSVRS – no account, no ads, no subscription.
Is Tape Clock a video loop?
No. Tape Clock 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 Tape Clock 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 Tape Clock costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Tape Clock run on?
Tape Clock needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
