MoireloopWallper, Backdrop and MacWall alternatives
Wallper, Backdrop and MacWall are good live wallpaper apps for Mac, with large libraries. All three install from their own websites. Moireloop makes a different choice: original wallpapers made in our studio, in seamless loops, in a free app coming soon to the Mac App Store.
| Where to get it | Price | Library | macOS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moireloop | Mac App Store (coming soon) | Free | 100+ original wallpapers, made in our studio | 15 or later |
| Wallper | Its website (not the App Store) | $14.99 one-time, 7-day trial | 2,600+ 4K wallpapers | 14.6 or later |
| Backdrop | Cindori's website (not the App Store) | Subscription or lifetime license, watermarked trial | Thousands of community wallpapers | 15 or later |
| MacWall | Its website (not the App Store) | 24 hours free, then $12.99 one-time | 1,000+ wallpapers (anime, nature, cars, gaming…) | 15 or later |
Comparison checked against the official websites on October 14, 2026.
What each one does well
Wallper
The largest library on this list, animated Lock Screen (macOS 26), screen saver and music sync. Creators can share their videos there.
Backdrop
A large community library, a tool to create your own wallpapers, multiple displays and the Lock Screen.
MacWall
Lots of mainstream themes (anime, cars, gaming), Lock Screen and screen saver, and an effect that follows your MacBook's lid angle.
Which one should you pick?
- The widest choice of videosWallper
- Creating your own wallpapersBackdrop
- Anime, cars, gamingMacWall
- Original, free wallpapers from the Mac App StoreMoireloop
Why choose Moireloop
FAQ
What's the best Wallper alternative for Mac?
It depends on what you want. For the widest choice of videos, Wallper, Backdrop and MacWall are close. For original wallpapers in seamless loops, in a free Mac App Store app, choose Moireloop.
Is there a free live wallpaper app for Mac?
Yes: Moireloop is free. Wallper, Backdrop and MacWall offer a trial, then require a purchase.
Can I use my own videos?
Yes, with Moireloop: drop a video into the window and it becomes your wallpaper, on one or more displays.
Sources: official websites of Wallper, Backdrop (Cindori) and MacWall, checked on 10/14/2026. What about Wallpaper Engine on Mac?
Premium
Premium wallpapers, free in the app.
Animated, seamlessly looping, exclusive to Moireloop, and free at launch. Hover to see them move.
A live desktop, on your Mac.
In the Moireloop app, every wallpaper is there, animated in a seamless loop and always up to date: one click and it's on your desktop. Free, and light on battery.