Grains of four sizes sink through still liquid, the coarse ones first, into neat graded layers, then the jar slowly turns over and they sort themselves again.
Grains of four sizes sink through still liquid, the coarse ones first, into neat graded layers, then the jar slowly turns over and they sort themselves again.
In the app you can adjust the colours, grains, settle speed and turn 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 Settling Jar 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.
Settling Jar FAQ
How do I set Settling Jar as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Settling Jar 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 Settling Jar as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Settling Jar plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Settling Jar free?
Settling Jar 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 Settling Jar a video loop?
No. Settling Jar 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 Settling Jar 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 Settling Jar costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Settling Jar run on?
Settling Jar needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
