Nested squares of dots in two colours spreading out from the centre, twisting a little further the further out they go.
Nested squares of dots in two colours spreading out from the centre, twisting a little further the further out they go.
In the app you can adjust the colours, density, dot shape and twist. 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 Dot Squares 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.
Dot Squares FAQ
How do I set Dot Squares as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Dot Squares 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 Dot Squares as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Dot Squares plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Dot Squares free?
Dot Squares 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 Dot Squares a video loop?
No. Dot Squares 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 Dot Squares 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 Dot Squares costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Dot Squares run on?
Dot Squares needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
