Animated Mac Backgrounds Without a Subscription

Searching for free animated wallpapers usually lands you on heavy Electron apps, ad-filled sites, or watermarked downloads. MacWall takes the honest route: one $7.99 payment, and you own a native macOS app with the full catalog, imports, menu bar controls, multi-display support, and smart pause. No subscription, no ads, lifetime updates.

What one payment includes

Full curated catalog across 9 categories, with new community drops

Desktop live wallpapers plus Lock Screen on supported macOS versions

Import your own MP4/MOV/GIF loops

Unlimited playlists and menu bar controls

Lifetime updates on up to 3 Macs per license (Pro Plus: 5)

No monthly fee, ever

Earn Pro back with a Reel

Want it actually free? Post a TikTok or Instagram Reel with #macwall. Hit 2,000 organic views for 50% back or 20,000 views for a full refund. That's the closest thing to a free animated wallpaper app that doesn't compromise your Mac.