On a near-empty screen a thin ring spreads from a small point and fades as it grows, and a few seconds later the next one follows, while the point drifts slowly on.
On a near-empty screen a thin ring spreads from a small point and fades as it grows, and a few seconds later the next one follows, while the point drifts slowly on.
In the app you can adjust the colours, seconds between rings and ring width. 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 One Ripple 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.
One Ripple FAQ
How do I set One Ripple as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select One Ripple 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 One Ripple as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and One Ripple plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is One Ripple free?
One Ripple 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 One Ripple a video loop?
No. One Ripple 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 One Ripple 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 One Ripple costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does One Ripple run on?
One Ripple needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
