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Locker Plus vs Backdrop.

Measured on the same Mac.

Added resource use measured on the same MacBook Pro
App · wallpaperPower (mW)CPUGPU (%)RAM (MB)
Locker PlusWisteria Nap100 mW6.9 %2.2 %149 MB
Locker PlusRainy Garden Window376 mW19.1 %7.9 %190 MB
BackdropDancing Petals696 mW31 %9.9 %102 MB

MacBook Pro M3 Pro · 2560×1600 · plugged in · power added above a still desktop · Backdrop September 30, Locker Plus October 1, 2026 · How we measure

Price and trial.

Locker Plus

Price
$14.99 / year or $29.99 once
Free
Seaside Daisies, forever
Pro trial
3 days, no card
Requires
macOS 15 or later, Apple silicon

Backdrop

Price
€1.78 / month, €13.40 / year or €24.99 once
Free
Up to 3, with a watermark
Pro trial
—
Requires
macOS 15 or later

What you get with Locker Plus.

  • 50 live wallpapers, painted and abstract.
  • A different wallpaper on each display.
  • Pauses when hidden or fullscreen. 15 fps on battery.
  • Seaside Daisies, free forever.
  • One purchase, up to 3 Macs.