# Backspace for Mac

> Live video wallpapers for desktop and Lock Screen.

Backspace plays looping scenes as your wallpaper and carries them onto the Lock Screen. You can build a playlist for each display, check a scene's resolution and size before applying it, and playback pauses when the desktop is covered.

## Facts

- Price: Paid up front
- Developer: aura co.
- Category: Design & Photo
- Website: https://www.backspacemac.app/
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/backspace/

## Questions

### How much does Backspace cost?

Backspace is paid software, bought up front from backspacemac.app.

### Where can I download Backspace for Mac?

Download Backspace from the developer's website (backspacemac.app). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### What are good alternatives to Backspace?

Other design & photo apps for Mac worth a look are Pixelmator Pro (one-time purchase), Affinity (free), Sketch (subscription) and Acorn (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Design & Photo

- [Pixelmator Pro](https://macworthy.com/apps/pixelmator-pro/): A pro image editor, built entirely for the Mac. (One-time purchase)
- [Affinity](https://macworthy.com/apps/affinity/): Pro vector, pixel and layout tools in one app. (Free)
- [Sketch](https://macworthy.com/apps/sketch/): The native interface design tool. (Subscription)
- [Acorn](https://macworthy.com/apps/acorn/): The image editor for humans. (One-time purchase)
- [Photomator](https://macworthy.com/apps/photomator/): Powerful photo editing for your Photos library. (Subscription)
- [Darkroom](https://macworthy.com/apps/darkroom/): A fast, flexible photo and video editor. (Free + Pro)
- [Linearity Curve](https://macworthy.com/apps/linearity-curve/): Vector design that feels effortless. (Free + Pro)
- [Sip](https://macworthy.com/apps/sip/): Collect, organize and share colors. (Subscription)

Tags: wallpapers, live wallpaper, lock screen