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I built Wallper – a macOS app for 4K animated wallpapers, because I couldn’t find anything like Wallpaper Engine

r/SideProject
6/30/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Wallperhttps://wallper.appDesktop CustomizationLightweight native macOS app, 600+ built-in animated wallpapers, upload custom .mp4/.mov files, multi-monitor support, auto-pauses in fullscreen mode, no login/subscriptions
Wallpaper EngineNot specifiedDesktop CustomizationMentioned as inspiration but not available for macOS
Übersichthttps://github.com/felixhageloh/uebersichtDesktop CustomizationWidget-based customization tool mentioned in comments

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Lack of good animated wallpaper tools for macOS
  • Existing solutions are not optimized for macOS (battery drain concerns)
  • Complex features in alternatives that users don't need
  • Difficulty in unsetting wallpapers from specific screens

Problems to Solve:

  • Creating visually appealing desktop environments with animated wallpapers
  • Managing wallpapers across multiple monitors
  • Balancing aesthetics with battery efficiency
  • Simple customization without subscriptions or logins

Potential Solutions:

  • Native macOS app optimized for performance (Wallper)
  • Auto-pause feature during fullscreen to save battery
  • Open-source development for transparency and community contributions
  • Adding UI controls to unset wallpapers per screen (planned update)

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Solving personal pain points ('scratching own itch') as validation
  • Open-sourcing the project to build trust and community
  • Offering free access to lower adoption barriers

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging 'built for personal need' narrative for authenticity
  • Reddit community engagement for feedback and visibility
  • Word-of-mouth through satisfied users

Monetization & Product:

  • Free model with no subscriptions (current approach)
  • Focus on core features without unnecessary complexity
  • Prioritizing user feedback for updates (e.g., multi-monitor management fix)

User Engagement:

  • Direct interaction with users in comment threads for support
  • Public roadmap for feature updates (implied by addressing bugs)
  • Encouraging user testing on different setups