A dot grid split into square patches, each with a wave rolling its own way, that slowly turn to agree until the seams vanish into one smooth wave – then scatter again.
A dot grid split into square patches, each with a wave rolling its own way, that slowly turn to agree until the seams vanish into one smooth wave – then scatter again.
In the app you can adjust the colours, rows, patches, align time and wavelength. 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 Wave Patchwork 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.
Wave Patchwork FAQ
How do I set Wave Patchwork as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Wave Patchwork 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 Wave Patchwork as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Wave Patchwork plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Wave Patchwork free?
Wave Patchwork 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 Wave Patchwork a video loop?
No. Wave Patchwork 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 Wave Patchwork 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 Wave Patchwork costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Wave Patchwork run on?
Wave Patchwork needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
