XScreenSaver

Name: XScreenSaver
Rating: 4.9 (103 reviews)
Author: Jamie Zawinski

Entertainment

Free · Designed for iPad

103 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Entertainment
Developer

Jamie Zawinski
Language

EN
English
Size

31.3
MB

The XScreenSaver application is a large collection of historic and educational graphics demos. XScreenSaver is the standard screen saver collection shipped on most Linux and Unix systems. I released the first version in 1992. In 2006, I ported it to MacOS, and in 2012 I ported it to iOS. This application is not a screen saver, of course, since iOS doesn't have those. But it does let you play with the hundreds of graphics demos that are a part of the XScreenSaver collection.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

103 Ratings

This is by far one of the best apps of 2024 PERIOD!
06/04/2024

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I have to point out that I use my iPad Pro and my Macbook Pro M2 for Music Production, Song Writing, Sound Productions, Recording... Even though its an amazing job, its still a job, and work needs to be done to meet standards and deadlines. Most music apps/software/programs are becoming more and more user friuendly... The GUIs are full of beautiful eye candy and resemble analog equipment. Because software is much cheaper than hardware, it appeals to 'Starving Artist' and musicians. And since the early stages of Windows, Linux and Mac musicians have migrated to the world of PC's!So I have been a part of the ever growing screen savers since 1995, and this brings back memories, and been an inspiration! The amount of content and the control you have over these amazing screen savers is well worth over $100 ... I feel like this app is too good to be true! i can only hope that this app is able to be on the app store for years and years!Thank you so much for this AMAZING APP! Also thank you for allowing it to be used on iPad as well as Macbook!
This is by far one of the best apps of 2024 PERIOD!
06/04/2024

Thirdnail

I have to point out that I use my iPad Pro and my Macbook Pro M2 for Music Production, Song Writing, Sound Productions, Recording... Even though its an amazing job, its still a job, and work needs to be done to meet standards and deadlines. Most music apps/software/programs are becoming more and more user friuendly... The GUIs are full of beautiful eye candy and resemble analog equipment. Because software is much cheaper than hardware, it appeals to 'Starving Artist' and musicians. And since the early stages of Windows, Linux and Mac musicians have migrated to the world of PC's!So I have been a part of the ever growing screen savers since 1995, and this brings back memories, and been an inspiration! The amount of content and the control you have over these amazing screen savers is well worth over $100 ... I feel like this app is too good to be true! i can only hope that this app is able to be on the app store for years and years!Thank you so much for this AMAZING APP! Also thank you for allowing it to be used on iPad as well as Macbook!
Acknowledgements
06/07/2023

Mic E Melee
I would like to express my profound gratitude to Jamie Zawinski for developing XScreenSaver. Your commitment to building an open-source screensaver software that is both reliable and aesthetically pleasing is remarkable. Your passion and dedication to the development of this useful and versatile software is inspiring. Thank you for all the hard work you've put into this project. Cordially yours, José {with the help of OpenAI, bits but not all}
Acknowledgements
06/07/2023

Mic E Melee

I would like to express my profound gratitude to Jamie Zawinski for developing XScreenSaver. Your commitment to building an open-source screensaver software that is both reliable and aesthetically pleasing is remarkable. Your passion and dedication to the development of this useful and versatile software is inspiring. Thank you for all the hard work you've put into this project. Cordially yours, José {with the help of OpenAI, bits but not all}
This is awesome
06/18/2019

blaine00
I can remember being completely mesmerized by these screensavers back in my early days of playing around with Linux. Seeing them run perfect on a device I can slid into my pocket is really cool. I really do appreciate the work that was put into getting these onto the iPhone. There is so much nostalgia in this package, and my kids really enjoy flipped through them. Thank you and please keep up the awesome work!
This is awesome
06/18/2019

blaine00

I can remember being completely mesmerized by these screensavers back in my early days of playing around with Linux. Seeing them run perfect on a device I can slid into my pocket is really cool. I really do appreciate the work that was put into getting these onto the iPhone. There is so much nostalgia in this package, and my kids really enjoy flipped through them. Thank you and please keep up the awesome work!
Amazing and beautiful and FREE!!!
12/13/2022

MaxAgHammer
It’s astonishing that something so beautiful and fun is totally free and won’t shove ads in your face or try to follow you around like a snitch. This outstanding collection of screensavers from the good ol’ days of X11 is my new favorite app. I’m going to install the macOS version, too.
Amazing and beautiful and FREE!!!
12/13/2022

MaxAgHammer

It’s astonishing that something so beautiful and fun is totally free and won’t shove ads in your face or try to follow you around like a snitch. This outstanding collection of screensavers from the good ol’ days of X11 is my new favorite app. I’m going to install the macOS version, too.

Minor bug fixes. Endgame displays a number of historical full chess games. GL Slideshow has more image-transition effects.

Version 6.13

12/03/2025

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