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Charging Play 3D Animation Fun

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Charging Play 3D Animation Fun offers a variety of charging animations, but many users report issues with functionality, a lack of free content, and an inability to customize or use animations on the lock screen.

4.6★ lifetime (9,784) Free + in-app purchases since 2021 by Appfino Ltd updated 10.4 mo ago recent negative 32% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Functionality Issues Paid Content/Limited Free Options User Experience/Annoyances Ease of Use/Setup Animation Quality/Variety Security/Privacy Concerns
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Charging Play 3D Animation Fun provides animated charging screens for mobile devices, with some users finding it enjoyable and easy to use. However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight problems with animations not working as intended, a scarcity of free options, and a confusing setup process.

What users like

  • Offers a variety of animated charging screensR2R18R39R58
  • Some users find the app fun and easy to use once set upR1R10R13R53
  • Provides instructions within the app for setupR49R58R75

What users complain about

  • Many animations require payment or are locked behind in-app purchasesR7R12R15R16
  • Animations often do not work on the lock screen, only within the app when unlockedR113R127R193R153
  • Users report difficulty with setup and animations not working at allR4R9R60R81
  • Limited selection of free animations and lack of customization optionsR36R41R50R67
  • Animations may not stop automatically when unplugged or fully chargedR115R262
  • Battery percentage displayed can be inaccurateR24R27R66R67
  • App can automatically unlock the phone or require disabling passwords for full functionality, posing security concernsR28R55
  • Annoying and uncustomizable chime plays when charging, even on silent modeR57R61R67R106
  • Animations may turn off after a short period or reset to the app homeR5R37R38R240
  • Frequent ads are presentR26R36

Latest update · v2.0.5

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements

Recurring themes

Functionality Issues negative
Many users report that the animations do not work as intended, either failing to appear, not working on the lock screen, or requiring complex setup that often doesn't yield results. Some also note animations turning off prematurely or resetting.R4R5R9R37
Paid Content/Limited Free Options negative
A significant number of reviews express frustration over having to pay for most animations or finding the free selection very limited. This contradicts expectations of a 'free' app.R7R12R15R16
User Experience/Annoyances negative
Reviewers frequently mention an annoying, uncustomizable chime that plays when charging, even on silent. Other issues include inaccurate battery percentages and the presence of ads.R24R26R27R36
Security/Privacy Concerns negative
Some users report that the app automatically unlocks their phone or requires disabling the password to function correctly, raising significant security concerns.R28R55
Ease of Use/Setup mixed
While some users find the app easy to set up and use, many others describe the setup process as confusing, difficult, or that the instructions provided are unhelpful.R1R4R9R53
Animation Quality/Variety mixed
Some users praise the animations as 'great' or 'amazing', while others complain about limited options, lack of customization (e.g., adding own photos/videos), or poor quality.R2R18R21R33

Who it's for

This app might be for users who enjoy animated charging screens and are willing to navigate a potentially complex setup process or pay for premium content R2R18R39. It is not for users who prioritize security, expect animations to work seamlessly on a locked screen, or want a completely free experience without ads or annoying sounds R7R12R26R55.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew significantly negative, with many users reporting core functionality issues and dissatisfaction with the monetization model. This contrasts sharply with the high lifetime rating, suggesting a negative trajectory in user experience or a change in app features/monetization since earlier reviews. The developer's notes mention 'Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements' but recent reviews still frequently report bugs and performance issues, like crashes and animations not working.

Frequently asked

Does Charging Play 3D Animation Fun work on the lock screen?
No, many users report that the animations do not work on the lock screen and only appear when the phone is unlocked or within the app itself R113R127R193R153.
Are the animations free in Charging Play 3D Animation Fun?
While the app is free to download, many users state that most of the desirable animations require payment or in-app purchases, with a very limited selection of free options R7R12R15R16.
Can I use my own photos or videos for charging animations?
Several users express a desire to add their own photos or videos for customization but report that this feature is not available R33R50R212.
Does the app have an annoying sound when charging?
Yes, many users complain about an annoying, loud chime that plays when charging, which cannot be turned off or customized and does not respect the phone's silent mode R57R61R67R106.
Is the battery percentage accurate in the app?
No, multiple users report that the battery percentage displayed by the app is often inaccurate, sometimes off by 1-2% R24R27R66R67.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] 5/5 · US Dynamic power ups: This is truly one of the best apps available regarding charging screen screens. When you compare the traditional versions of the animated power up screens to this one, there’s nothing like it!
  2. [R18] 4/5 · US Charging: There’s a lot of good animation to pick in this app
  3. [R39] 5/5 · US Freaking Amazing: I love this app. The screens look sooo amazing while my iPhone 15 Pro Max is on the wireless charger by my bed. Ooooo…. Love all the pretty scenes!!!
  4. [R58] 5/5 · US Charging play: Charging play is one of the best apps because it gives you the information you need to use on your phone and doesn’t just leave you there to be confused and have to do it all by yourself it also has a lot of great pictures although some are not your stile you will find some you like. Charging play is helpful and a good app!
  5. [R1] 5/5 · US Wow: This app is great!
  6. [R10] 5/5 · US It works!!: Love it😍
  7. [R13] 5/5 · US My favorite: ⭐️ This is my favorite app to used it funny to me and fun so have fun with this app! ⭐️
  8. [R53] 5/5 · US Love it!: Super simple to use and makes my phone stand out. Love it!
  9. [R49] 5/5 · US it tells you how to do it: 10 out of 10
  10. [R75] 3/5 · US Cool but inaccurate: Review from 15 pro max. I don't know how accurate it is with other phones, but the battery % is off by 1-2%. Some people might value accuracy and smoothness, while others just want a cool animation. It would be behind 2% then by the time it caught up, my phone already went up by 1 leaving it still off by 1%. Good that the app has instructions. Some phones may be different whe
  11. [R7] 1/5 · US Sucks you have to buy: Bad
  12. [R12] 1/5 · US It’s bad: It only lets you use the ones you have to pay for. I searched up FREE specifically
  13. [R15] 1/5 · US This sucks😡: I had this app a little while ago but u deleted it to free up storage. But now I redownloded it and found out you have tonight at for all of the charging effects and everything!
  14. [R16] 3/5 · US I’m not a huge hater: Why do I even have to pay $8 just to have a cool animation when your When to charge your phone of tablet
  15. [R113] 1/5 · US Doesn’t work on LOCK SCREEN: This app is like the rest of them. It’s great but it doesn’t work on the Lock Screen. I followed the instructions to set up the automation exactly as they tell you in the tutorial but it only works when the phone is unlocked and I don’t want to leave my phone unlocked sitting on my desk.
  16. [R127] 1/5 · US Doesn’t replace your lock Screen animation: It just opens app when you plug in phone and shows u animation it’s not on your Lock Screen
  17. [R193] 3/5 · US Doesn’t work as intended: Why Is It That With All These Charging Apps That None Of Them Work With A Locked Screen? It Makes Absolutely No Sense, The App Is Great N Had Amazing Animations But I Have To Leave MyPhone Unlocked For The Animation To Start. I Thought That The Idea Was To Have The Animation Come Up With The Screen Locked.
  18. [R153] 2/5 · US I’m disappointed: Hi if you’re looking for a good review this is not for u so I downloaded this app and I thought it would be on my Lock Screen but no it’s only in the app so that’s just stupid unless you want to stare at the app till u get 100% so I’m not saying oh don’t get this app I’m just telling you what it does goodbye 👋
  19. [R4] 1/5 · US Why: I can not figure out how to. Do this 😡
  20. [R9] 3/5 · US Its ok!: Its kinda hard to use but when you wanna make ur own it doesnt word i have a ipad 9 so!
  21. [R60] 1/5 · US The worst app ever: It doesn't even work ever!!!
  22. [R81] 1/5 · US Horrible app I hate it: Ok so I found a animation that I liked and when I was gunna make it my animation it kept on saying do the shortcut thing and that was the first thing I did but it still didn’t work I deleted the app and will NEVER get it again
  23. [R36] 3/5 · US It’s good but like: Yeah, it makes her charging more fun and everything like that but please add more charging place. There’s only just a little bit of. the Charging Play please make more like Goku or demon slayer and lots more please but overall the apps really good and there are lots of ads, but I’m very patient so I don’t care that much for ad’s.
  24. [R41] 2/5 · US Cute but-: Very cute and nice app but there are hardly any options and if you don’t want it to always pop up it can be quite annoying. Hope it can get more soon.
  25. [R50] 4/5 · US Can’t add own pictures: I Like this but you can add your own videos :(
  26. [R67] 2/5 · US Hmmm not so sure about this app: Hello. I downloaded this app because it was free and had no in-app purchases. I don’t like how this app has very little animations. I also don’t like that the charging number is off by 1-2%. And every time you go view an animation, it dings. It’s very annoying if you are trying to view all of the animations. I would definitely add more animations or even let the us
  27. [R115] 1/5 · US Stupid: Doesnt automatically start, doesnt stop when unplugged
  28. [R262] 3/5 · AU Good app: This is a fun app but has limited interaction capabilities. Following the instructions provided the app does start automatically however there is no way to stop it automatically or when the phone is unplugged or fully charged.
  29. [R24] 5/5 · US Great but…: The app is great but it’s charging percentage is off and cannot be changed, I’m using an apple 11 pro. If you can link it to your phone, tell me what model you used.
  30. [R27] 4/5 · US Works: It works but just want more charging options :p PS the battery is a bit inaccurate
  31. [R66] 1/5 · US pretty bad: i was trying it out but then i exited out of the app its really stupid the reviews are inaccurate like the charging percentage i hate it do not get it
  32. [R28] 3/5 · US Cool App Idea, One Major Flaw: The itself is really cool and is an amazing concept but the one major flaw is you have to disable your password to use correctly. If this gets fixed the app would get 5 stars.
  33. [R55] 1/5 · US SCARY (do not download): So I got this app and a few weeks later I realized when my phone was locked and I would plug it in and it would automatically unlock my phone so I had to delete the app do NOT DOWNLOAD UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR ACCOUNT HACKED
  34. [R57] 2/5 · US Almost there: While the app is crazy useful and simple to set up & use, there is one feature that is making me disable this totally. The annoying chime that plays when you start charging cannot be turned off, cannot be customized, and most importantly it does not respect the silent/mute switch on the phone. So even if your phone is silent, you will get a long and loud chime for all to hear. For
  35. [R61] 4/5 · US This App: This app was good but I thought it would pop up on my Lock Screen it didn’t cost money but the noise the flower animation makes is very annoying also thought there would be more animations over all I would recommend this app if your volume is down
  36. [R106] 1/5 · US Not good: There’s only like 12 options and they all have an annoying ding sound would not recommend
  37. [R5] 3/5 · US Maybe all: It keep on turning off but it’s okay
  38. [R37] 2/5 · US phone: It does stay on · translated
  39. [R38] 4/5 · US Animated charging videos set for charging playback sometimes reset to App Home. I set the shortcut as you guided me in-app. · translated
  40. [R240] 3/5 · GB Good but one problem: It turns of after a little time being on. If it stayed on while it was running it would be great.🍔
  41. [R26] 1/5 · US Ads? R u f’ing kidding me?: For a charging app? I’ll write my own thx.
  42. [R21] 5/5 · US Game: Awesome animation
  43. [R33] 4/5 · US I love the app, but I have one concern.: This app was easy to install and I didn't need a membership to use it. However I would love to be able to use one of my own photos. I may have missed something but if I cannot add my own photo. Overall, I would love to see your team add costum photos! Thank you!
  44. [R212] 3/5 · GB Im confused: So when i go in i cant upload my own video im very frusteratwd please help

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store