A perfectly still dot grid stands above a waterline, and only its reflection moves, the mirrored dots stretching and breaking into wobbling streaks as soft ripples and gusts pass.
A perfectly still dot grid stands above a waterline, and only its reflection moves, the mirrored dots stretching and breaking into wobbling streaks as soft ripples and gusts pass.
In the app you can adjust the colours, rows, ripple strength and horizon height. 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 Reflected Grid 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.
Reflected Grid FAQ
How do I set Reflected Grid as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Reflected Grid 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 Reflected Grid as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Reflected Grid plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Reflected Grid free?
Reflected Grid 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 Reflected Grid a video loop?
No. Reflected Grid 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 Reflected Grid 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 Reflected Grid costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Reflected Grid run on?
Reflected Grid needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
