A red-and-white checkered ball bouncing across a gridded room, spinning and casting its shadow.
A red-and-white checkered ball bouncing across a gridded room, spinning and casting its shadow.
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 Checker Ball in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Checker Ball FAQ
How do I set Checker Ball as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Checker Ball 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 Checker Ball as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Checker Ball plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Checker Ball free?
Yes. Checker Ball is Free Forever in SCRNSVRS – no account, no ads, no subscription.
Is Checker Ball a video loop?
No. Checker Ball 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 Checker Ball 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 Checker Ball costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Checker Ball run on?
Checker Ball needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
