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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Wallpaper Engine	Paid	No	Windows, Android	5 of 5	51.2

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
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.

Best Fliqlo alternative for most people

Aerial

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

Best Fliqlo alternative for a free option

Brooklyn

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

Best Fliqlo alternative for open source

Lively Wallpaper

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

Best Fliqlo alternative for Mac

Aerial

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

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.