Backspace
Native live wallpaper app for macOS with lock screen support
Backspace launched on May 14, 2026 with 2 votes, #6,288 of 20,538 launches that month.
What it does
Backspace is the macOS live wallpaper engine equivalent of Windows Wallpaper Engine built natively in Swift, optimized for performance. ✦ Thousands of live wallpapers: Nature, Space, Anime, Cars & more ✦ Synced Lock Screen + Desktop with seamless transitions ✦ Smart auto-pause in fullscreen (low CPU/RAM) ✦ No subscriptions — $8.99 one-time purchase ✦ 7-day free trial ✦ Requires macOS 14 Sonoma+ No data collection. No recurring fees.
Transform your Mac with cinematic live wallpapers, seamless playback, and controls designed for macOS.
Apply, save, and revisit your favorite wallpapers from one focused library with resolution, duration, file size, looping details, and essential actions always close at hand. Preview every detail before applying it and keep your collection ready for the next change. Live wallpapers flow seamlessly from desktop to Lock Screen while every transition stays polished, native, and consistent across your displays. Preview each scene before applying it and keep the experience intentional from wake to desktop. Build personalized playlists for every display and move between scenes without interrupting your flow using direct, familiar playback controls. Arrange each sequence around your routine and…from backspacemac.app
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