Wallux provides animated and video wallpapers for the Mac desktop with menu bar controls for quick access, drawing from a library of over 10,000 wallpapers across categories. ($2.99/month or $9.99 lifetime)
The app integrates with the menu bar for switching wallpapers, controlling playback, and accessing settings without opening a separate window. Per-display support allows distinct wallpapers on each connected monitor. Dark mode and light mode playlists switch automatically with macOS appearance changes, maintaining visual consistency across different lighting conditions.
Interactive effects extend beyond standard video playback: the parallax effect responds to mouse movement, the ripple effect reacts to cursor position, and weather effects can overlay seasonal visuals. Performance optimization includes intelligent pausing when the desktop is covered by windows, resuming playback when the desktop becomes visible again. On Apple Silicon, CPU usage during playback is approximately 0.2%.
Lock screen wallpaper support varies by macOS version: static lock screens are available on macOS 15, and video lock screens require macOS 26 or later.
System requirements: macOS 15.0 Sequoia or later. Apple Silicon and Intel supported. Downloaded from https://wallux.app/.
Pricing: (Free 7-day trial, 3 download limit; Pro $2.99/month or $9.99 lifetime license.)
Limitations: Requires macOS 15 Sequoia, excluding users on macOS 14 or older. Video lock screen support requires macOS 26. The wallpaper library requires an active internet connection for browsing and downloading; downloaded wallpapers play locally. Lifetime license covers personal use on one Mac.
Alternatives: Dynamic Wallpaper Club and 24 Hour Wallpaper provide macOS dynamic wallpapers with time-based transitions without video. Mango 5Star and Kuvva offer curated static and animated wallpapers. macOS’s built-in screen savers provide simple animated desktops without additional software.
Suitable for users on macOS 15 or later who want animated desktop wallpapers with per-display customization and are comfortable with a subscription or one-time payment for library access.
