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Brooklyn alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 30, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Brooklyn: mac only, and no clock, date or other information on screen. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Brooklyn, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Aerial currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Wallpaper Engine logoWallpaper EnginePaidNoWindows, Android5 of 552.6
  1. Wallpaper Engine logo

    1. Wallpaper EngineTop pick

    Best for: Windows users who want the largest library of animated wallpapers and an editor to make their own

    PaidWindows, Android

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Brooklyn

    Large library of animated scenes for Windows users who want more choice.

    Pros

    • Huge free wallpaper library on the Steam Workshop
    • Built-in editor for animated scenes
    • Pauses automatically during games and fullscreen apps
    • One-time purchase, unlimited PCs

    Cons

    • Windows only on desktop
    • Needs Steam to get wallpapers and updates
    • Closed source
    Visit Wallpaper Engine Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Wallpaper Engine a good Brooklyn alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pricing
    One-time purchase, no subscription
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wallpaperengine.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows 10, Windows 11
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wallpaperengine.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Wallpapers
    Free via Steam Workshop
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wallpaperengine.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Device limit
    None
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wallpaperengine.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Android app
    Free companion app
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wallpaperengine.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Brooklyn alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Aerial logo

Best Brooklyn alternative for most people

Aerial

Free Mac screensaver with aerial video, overlays and your own clips if you want more variety.

Aerial logo

Best Brooklyn alternative for a free option

Aerial

Free Mac screensaver with aerial video, overlays and your own clips if you want more variety.

Fliqlo logo

Best Brooklyn alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Fliqlo

Free flip clock screensaver for those who want the time on screen, on Mac or Windows.

Aerial logo

Best Brooklyn alternative for open source

Aerial

Free Mac screensaver with aerial video, overlays and your own clips if you want more variety.

Aerial logo

Best Brooklyn alternative for Mac

Aerial

Free Mac screensaver with aerial video, overlays and your own clips if you want more variety.

Wallpaper Engine logo

Best Brooklyn alternative for Windows

Wallpaper Engine

Large library of animated scenes for Windows users who want more choice.

Brooklyn alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Brooklyn?

Aerial ranks first right now. Free Mac screensaver with aerial video, overlays and your own clips if you want more variety. Fliqlo and Wallpaper Engine follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Brooklyn?

Yes. Aerial (open source) and Fliqlo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Brooklyn?

Yes: Aerial.

Why do people switch from Brooklyn?

The complaints we hear most: mac only; no clock, date or other information on screen; updated only occasionally.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Brooklyn, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.