Wallps
Wallps is a free, open-source macOS menu bar app that keeps separate wallpapers on your desktop and lock screen.
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What is Wallps?
Wallps is a free, open-source macOS menu bar app that lets users set different images for their desktop and lock screen without the flash that normally occurs when the Mac locks. It automatically reapplies wallpapers when the Mac locks, wakes, sleeps, logs out, or restarts.
Wallps pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free
Wallps pros
- Free and open source with code available on GitHub
- Supports multiple displays and drag-and-drop image selection
- Lightweight menu bar app with optional launch-at-login feature
- Zero flash when locking, maintains separate wallpaper choices automatically
Wallps cons
- Not yet notarized, requires terminal command to bypass quarantine on first run
- macOS only (requires macOS 13 or later)
- Limited to menu bar interface with no full standalone GUI
Frequently asked questions about Wallps
What makes Wallps different from macOS's default wallpaper?
macOS normally renders both desktop and lock screen from the same wallpaper. Wallps lets you choose two separate images and keeps them in sync when your Mac locks, wakes, or restarts.
What are the system requirements?
Wallps requires macOS 13 or later and supports multiple displays.
Why do I need to run a terminal command after installation?
The app is not yet notarized by Apple, so you must use a terminal command to bypass the quarantine attribute before running it.
Can I inspect or modify the source code?
Yes, Wallps is open source. You can inspect and build the project from its GitHub repository.