A slow walk through the blocks of Unicode, one glyph at a time on a quiet specimen grid, each labelled with its code point and name.
A slow walk through the blocks of Unicode, one glyph at a time on a quiet specimen grid, each labelled with its code point and name.
In the app you can pick the colours, the starting block and how long each glyph stays. 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 Unicode Tour 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.
Unicode Tour FAQ
How do I set Unicode Tour as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Unicode Tour 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 Unicode Tour as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Unicode Tour plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Unicode Tour free?
Unicode Tour 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 Unicode Tour a video loop?
No. Unicode Tour 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 Unicode Tour 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 Unicode Tour costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Unicode Tour run on?
Unicode Tour needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
