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Fliqlo alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Fliqlo: shows only the time: no date, weather or photos, and the iOS version is a paid app and cannot act as a real screensaver. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Fliqlo, 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
1Aerial logoAerialOpen sourceYesmacOS5 of 566.5
2Brooklyn logoBrooklynOpen sourceYesmacOS3 of 362.6
3Lively Wallpaper logoLively WallpaperOpen sourceYesWindows4 of 452.6
4Wallpaper Engine logoWallpaper EnginePaidNoWindows, Android5 of 551.2
  1. Aerial logo

    1. AerialTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who want Apple's aerial videos as a screensaver with more control than macOS offers

    Open sourcemacOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fliqlo

    Free, open-source Mac screensaver that adds aerial video and can overlay a clock on top.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no telemetry
    • Plays your own videos and live camera feeds as well as Apple's
    • Clock, weather and caption overlays
    • Doubles as a live desktop wallpaper

    Cons

    • Mac only
    • Latest version needs macOS 26 or later
    • High-quality video downloads use a lot of disk space
    Visit Aerial Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Aerial a good Fliqlo alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 30, 2026aerialscreensaver.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS only
    Checked Oct 30, 2026aerialscreensaver.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later
    Checked Oct 30, 2026aerialscreensaver.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Own videos
    Yes, .mov and .mp4
    Checked Oct 30, 2026aerialscreensaver.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Brooklyn logo

    2. Brooklyn

    Best for: Mac users who want playful animated Apple logos on an idle screen

    Open sourcemacOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fliqlo

    Free, open-source Mac screensaver with animated Apple logo designs instead of a clock.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Lightweight and simple to install
    • Lets you pick which animations play

    Cons

    • Mac only
    • No clock, date or other information on screen
    • Updated only occasionally
    Visit Brooklyn Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Brooklyn a good Fliqlo alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Type
    Screensaver
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Project status
    Active
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Lively Wallpaper logo

    3. Lively Wallpaper

    Best for: Windows users who want animated wallpapers for free without Steam

    Open sourceWindows

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fliqlo

    Free Windows app that can run animated scenes, including clocks, as a screensaver.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Video, web page and interactive wallpapers
    • Pauses during games and fullscreen apps
    • No Steam or account required

    Cons

    • No large shared wallpaper library like Steam Workshop
    • No scene editor
    • Windows only
    Visit Lively Wallpaper 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 Lively Wallpaper a good Fliqlo alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Screensavers
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Built with
    WinUI 3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Wallpaper Engine logo

    4. Wallpaper Engine

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

    PaidWindows, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fliqlo

    Paid Windows engine with a huge library of animated scenes, many with clocks, usable as a screensaver.

    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 ×0.341
    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 Fliqlo 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 Fliqlo alternative for…

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

Aerial logo

Best Fliqlo alternative for most people

Aerial

Free, open-source Mac screensaver that adds aerial video and can overlay a clock on top.

Brooklyn logo

Best Fliqlo alternative for a free option

Brooklyn

Free, open-source Mac screensaver with animated Apple logo designs instead of a clock.

Lively Wallpaper logo

Best Fliqlo alternative for open source

Lively Wallpaper

Free Windows app that can run animated scenes, including clocks, as a screensaver.

Aerial logo

Best Fliqlo alternative for Mac

Aerial

Free, open-source Mac screensaver that adds aerial video and can overlay a clock on top.

Wallpaper Engine logo

Best Fliqlo alternative for Windows

Wallpaper Engine

Paid Windows engine with a huge library of animated scenes, many with clocks, usable as a screensaver.

Fliqlo alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Fliqlo?

Aerial ranks first right now. Free, open-source Mac screensaver that adds aerial video and can overlay a clock on top. Brooklyn and Lively Wallpaper follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Fliqlo?

Yes. Aerial (open source), Brooklyn (open source) and Lively Wallpaper (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Fliqlo?

Yes: Aerial, Brooklyn and Lively Wallpaper.

Why do people switch from Fliqlo?

The complaints we hear most: shows only the time: no date, weather or photos; the iOS version is a paid app and cannot act as a real screensaver; current builds need macOS 14 or Windows 11 and later.

How is this list ranked?

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