Glowing particles tracing the butterfly of chaos theory.
Particles follow the Lorenz equations and trace the famous butterfly of chaos theory, slowly turning in 3D. Two starting points a hair apart end up on completely different paths.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Lorenz Attractor 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.
Lorenz Attractor FAQ
How do I set Lorenz Attractor as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Lorenz Attractor 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 Lorenz Attractor as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Lorenz Attractor plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Lorenz Attractor free?
Lorenz Attractor 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 Lorenz Attractor a video loop?
No. Lorenz Attractor 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 Lorenz Attractor 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 Lorenz Attractor costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Lorenz Attractor run on?
Lorenz Attractor needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
