The eight planets in their real positions for today's date, circling the Sun at their true relative speeds.
The eight planets in their real positions for today’s date, circling the Sun at their true relative speeds.
In the app you can adjust the days per second. 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 Solar System 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.
Solar System FAQ
How do I set Solar System as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Solar System 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 Solar System as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Solar System plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Solar System free?
Solar System 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 Solar System a video loop?
No. Solar System 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 Solar System 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 Solar System costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Solar System run on?
Solar System needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
