Newton's method chasing three slowly wandering roots – every point coloured by the root it falls into.
Newton’s method chasing three slowly wandering roots – every point coloured by the root it falls into.
In the app you can adjust the colours. 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 Newton Fractal 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.
Newton Fractal FAQ
How do I set Newton Fractal as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Newton Fractal 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 Newton Fractal as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Newton Fractal plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Newton Fractal free?
Newton Fractal 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 Newton Fractal a video loop?
No. Newton Fractal 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 Newton Fractal 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 Newton Fractal costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Newton Fractal run on?
Newton Fractal needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
