# Equinox for Mac

> Make your own dynamic wallpapers.

Equinox turns a set of your images into a macOS dynamic desktop that changes with the sun's position, a schedule you set, or light and dark mode. A built-in solar calculator works out timings for any location.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Dzmitry Miadziukha
- Category: Design & Photo
- Website: https://equinoxmac.com/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/equinox-dynamic-mac-wallpaper/id1591510203
- Homebrew cask: equinox
- Requires: macOS 12.0 or later
- App Store version: 7.0
- Source code: https://github.com/rlxone/Equinox
- License: MIT
- GitHub stars: 2.1k
- Last commit: 2026-09-25
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/equinox/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask equinox
```

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 1591510203
```

## Questions

### Is Equinox free?

Yes. Equinox is free and open source under the MIT license. The source code is on GitHub at rlxone/Equinox.

### Where can I download Equinox for Mac?

Download Equinox from the Mac App Store, the developer's website (equinoxmac.com) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Equinox from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask equinox`. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 1591510203`.

### Which macOS version does Equinox need?

The Mac App Store version of Equinox requires macOS 12.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Equinox?

Other design & photo apps for Mac worth a look are Pika (open source), ImageOptim (open source), ImageFlow (open source) and Pixelmator Pro (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Design & Photo

- [Pika](https://macworthy.com/apps/pika/): A colour picker with contrast built in. (Open source)
- [ImageOptim](https://macworthy.com/apps/imageoptim/): Smaller images, same pixels. (Open source)
- [ImageFlow](https://macworthy.com/apps/imageflow/): Non-destructive image editing with nodes. (Open source)
- [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)

Tags: wallpaper, dynamic desktop, open source