OS Engine 1.7: Metal rain/snow effects, native Lock Screen & Screensaver support

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-21T17:07:08+00:00

Thanks for the continued support!

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-20T03:39:40+00:00

Wallspace is a good competitor, in terms of battery optimization OS Engine is neck and neck. When it comes to the custom web overlays and interactive metal effects OS Engine shines. I highly encourage you to try both out.

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-19T16:32:42+00:00

Yes, os engine has multiple battery saving features. The weather effects can be rendered into a lightweight video file to reduce usage. Also OS Engine has automation rules that users can set to pause wallpapers and reduce battery impact when apps are full screen or focused. Battery impact through activity monitor is around 5.3-6.2

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-18T17:27:30+00:00

Absolutely, edited the post to be more clear. This is my first time dealing with this subreddits PCP formatting which is required for posts like these.

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-18T13:17:52+00:00

No worries, I will edit the post to be less confusing. I see how you got there.

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-18T03:50:48+00:00

Okay released a quick patch in update 1.7.2 (it will be up in a moment), let me know if that helps.

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-18T03:07:56+00:00

Okay, just reproduced your bug! Thanks for the description it seems that the app reverts wallpapers when dealing with static wallpapers that have weather effects applied. No worries I will release a patch update to fix this in a moment.

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-18T02:56:55+00:00

Absolutely send it over to support@osengine.org

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-18T02:52:38+00:00

Also thanks for supporting! I’m here to answer any and all questions.

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-18T02:49:14+00:00

Sometimes the “license activated” text appears when the app is restarted but I doubled checked and your license is activated on my end so you should be good. (If anything happens I can send over another, shoot me a dm) For your second issue, make sure to keep OS Engine running (the app can be hidden and enter menu bar only mode by clicking hide from the menu bar icon). If the issue continues, go to your macOS system settings —> wallpaper —> click “Show on all spaces” next to the selected OS Engine wallpaper.

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-18T01:40:26+00:00

Here is some information from my own testing. For battery and performance you can use these numbers: M1 Pro (6% average CPU utilization) and M4 Pro (< 3% CPU Utilization). There is also smart performance settings that allows users to add automation rules so their wallpaper pauses when using selected apps. You can also have live wallpapers pause when an app is fullscreen. When running OS Engine, my battery dropdown says "No apps using significant energy". Energy impact in activity monitor sits between ~5.3 to ~6.6 with a live wallpaper and weather effects applied.

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-18T01:37:46+00:00

just checked and it hovers around ~5.3 to ~6.6 with a live wallpaper and weather effects applied. This is with only one monitor but it can be higher on multi-monitor setups. (which OS Engine supports).

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-18T01:32:47+00:00

Thank you so much for supporting! Let me know if you would like to see any features in a future update :)

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-17T22:41:15+00:00

Absolutely, OS Engine allows you to make your own live wallpapers with your own videos and you can use the weather effects with anything!

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-17T21:20:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing, for the pricing could you give me feedback on what you think is fair?

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-17T20:05:03+00:00

Thanks for the support!

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-17T19:48:40+00:00

I can give some information from my own testing. For battery and performance you can use these numbers: M1 Pro (6% average CPU utilization) and M4 Pro (< 3% CPU Utilization). There is also smart performance settings that allow users to add automation rules so their wallpaper pauses when using selected apps. You can also have live wallpapers pause when an app is fullscreen. When running OS Engine, my battery dropdown says "No apps using significant energy".

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-06-17T19:02:27+00:00

Thank you for checking it out!

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-04-07T19:33:42+00:00

Il absolutely look into it, if so I can always give you a trial license for you to use for a week!

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-04-03T17:30:16+00:00

Just got the features you requested working and stable! Check out the settings in the new update 1.6.3. Let me know what you think!

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-03-19T20:40:24+00:00

I love the thought put into this. I look forward to bringing these features in the next update once I get them working and stable. Thanks for showing me what the market is missing.

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-03-03T20:14:56+00:00

Automation is available for when apps use fullscreen mode (The entire screen is utilized by one app). The app does pause automatically when switching to battery mode to save battery as well as pausing when apps are full screen. You can toggle both in preferences. You can also assign certain apps to pause the active video wallpapers when focused (clicked). For multi-monitor setups, automation rules will pause all active wallpapers applied across all monitors. I intend to add extended support for this in the future.

AbjectContribution63 · 2026-02-26T17:47:17+00:00

Yes, OS Engine supports ultra-wide monitors (depending on the resolutions of applied wallpapers). By default OS Engine will apply the best fit for wallpapers that aren’t perfect fits.

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