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Head-to-head

charging play vs Charging Fun Animation

charging play 4.5★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 60
Winner Charging Fun Animation
Charging Fun Animation 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 65

Charging Fun Animation has a slight edge due to its higher user satisfaction and fewer critical bugs compared to Charging Play, despite both apps suffering from pervasive ad issues and occasional functionality problems.

Full reviews: charging play · Charging Fun Animation

Both Charging Play and Charging Fun Animation offer custom charging animations but are plagued by frequent ads and various bugs. Charging Fun Animation generally receives slightly better feedback regarding its core functionality and user experience, while Charging Play users report more severe issues like app crashes and inability to change animations.

Head to head

Features tieR3R9R17R21
charging play Charging Play allows users to set custom charging animations, including videos, and some users appreciate the selection of animations R3R17. However, many users report issues with custom animations not setting or playing correctly R3R9R21, and some wish for features like dynamic island integration or audio with videos .
Charging Fun Animation Charging Fun Animation also offers custom charging animations, with users able to use their own videos R71R75. Users enjoy the cool animations available R72. However, some report issues with graphic quality R66 and the inability to use other animations without paying R75. Some users also note that the app doesn't function as a moving wallpaper but requires opening the app to see the animation .
Ease of Use tieR6R9R10R12
charging play Some users find Charging Play easy to use and set up, especially after watching a tutorial R17. However, a significant number of users struggle with the app, reporting that it gets stuck on screens R6R9R10, doesn't allow them to change animations R12R24, or crashes . There are also complaints about the app automatically appearing on screen .
Charging Fun Animation Charging Fun Animation is described as easy to get started by some , but others find it hard to get working . Many users report issues with the animation not playing after setup or the app not working on iPads R61R75R96. Some users also mention that the app requires the Shortcuts app, which older iPhone models may lack .
Reliability edge: Charging Fun AnimationR1R3R19R22
charging play Charging Play has significant reliability issues, with users frequently reporting that the app doesn't work R1R19R22, animations don't play , or the app gets stuck on a loading screen R3. Some users also experience the app crashing or not being able to delete it .
Charging Fun Animation Charging Fun Animation also faces reliability concerns, with many users stating that the animations don't work after setup . Some users report issues with the app not working on iPads R61R75R96 or displaying incorrect battery percentages R75. The app also seems to have problems with ads not loading, preventing functionality .
Price/Value tieR1R2R5R7
charging play Charging Play is a free app with in-app purchases, but users are frustrated by the excessive number of ads R1R2R5R7. One user reported paying for "+" features and not receiving them, along with experiencing suspicious activity .
Charging Fun Animation Charging Fun Animation is also a free app with in-app purchases, but many users feel it's not truly free as they have to pay for features or are constantly bombarded with ads R61R72. Some users feel scammed because the app is advertised as free but requires payment for full functionality .
Support tieR6R9R24R29
charging play Users of Charging Play express a need for developer intervention to fix bugs, such as the app getting stuck R6R9, ads not loading , or the inability to change animations R24. There's also a request for clarification on how to change settings like the clock format R29 or background .
Charging Fun Animation Charging Fun Animation users also seek developer support for issues like animations not working , incorrect time display , and general functionality problems on iPads R96. There are requests for better graphic quality R66 and more song options . The pervasive ad issue also points to a need for developer attention .
Pick charging play if

You are willing to contend with frequent ads and potential bugs for the chance to use custom charging animations, and you are comfortable with troubleshooting or following tutorials to get the app working R17.

Pick Charging Fun Animation if

You prioritize a slightly higher chance of the core animation feature working and are prepared for a similar level of ad interruption and potential in-app purchases to access all content R71R75.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, often related to ads and core functionality issues. The lifetime ratings are relatively high for both, but recent reviews skew more negative, highlighting ongoing problems. The 'free + IAP' model for both apps leads to many complaints about ads and perceived paywalls, which is a common friction point for non-paying users.

Frequently asked

Do these apps actually help my phone charge faster?
No, user reviews indicate that neither Charging Play nor Charging Fun Animation helps your device charge any better or faster; their purpose is purely cosmetic R1R72.
Are these apps truly free?
Both apps are listed as 'Free + IAP' (in-app purchases), but many users report that they are not truly free, as they are bombarded with ads or have to pay to unlock features and animations R1R7R25R61.
Can I use my own custom videos for charging animations?
Yes, both Charging Play and Charging Fun Animation allow users to set their own custom videos as charging animations R3R71R75. However, users of Charging Play sometimes report issues with custom animations not setting or playing correctly R3R9, and Charging Fun Animation users mention potential graphic quality issues with custom videos R66.
Do these apps work on iPads?
Charging Play users report issues with the app not showing up on their iPad screen R16. Charging Fun Animation users also frequently report that the app does not work well on iPads, with animations appearing small or not functioning correctly R61R75R96.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] charging play 3/5 · US Custom: When I wanted to do my own custom charging animation after I pressed set it would just keep loading and not actually setting my custom charging animation
  2. [R9] charging play 3/5 · US Just struggling.: um hi. i downloaded the app hoping to use it, but he leaves me on a screen. it won’t let me change the animation. i try to click but everytime i click the screen it will go black and then it will go back to the animation. i don’t understand.
  3. [R17] charging play 5/5 · US Yes sir it works: When I downloaded I thought it was fake but when I clicked on settings and then tutorial I clicked on it, It showed me how then when I copied what it did I tried to charge my phone IT WORKED.
  4. [R21] charging play 3/5 · US Great app: It’s a really great app it’s just that once I’m done with video and click on the app it’s just black and I can’t change my animations.
  5. [R6] charging play 3/5 · US Stuck on screen: Everytime I open the app it has the MagSafe charging screen and I even re-installed it and it won’t take me off the screen I’ve used this app before when I was younger but I have no clue why it isn’t working unless my app is glitched ?
  6. [R10] charging play 2/5 · US It’s not working: It just shows what my battery is at and I’m trying to do the charging animation for Mha but I can’t get out of the charging thing fix it pls before it worries so you can do it am again
  7. [R12] charging play 3/5 · US Doesn't work: Right when I open it it just shows the percent my phone is at and idk how to change it
  8. [R1] charging play 1/5 · US Your mobile player: Honestly, I had a lot of faith in this game until I actually tried it out first off with the ads and stuff. It didn’t say anything about ads in the description. Maybe I haven’t looked at it right now. I saw what I saw it personally it was even working. I had to put my charger in to make a charge and then it started saying how it was helping my phone charge one about portable ch
  9. [R19] charging play 1/5 · US Huh: Wont work idk what to do HELP
  10. [R22] charging play 1/5 · US Not good: It’s so hard i need my phone to charge this app is not helpful my phone is going to die and it’s all this app’s fault it has to be deleted right this instant.😡
  11. [R2] charging play 5/5 · US Great but…: It’s a great app and great set up but if I didn’t have to unlock my phone and didn’t have ads it would be top tier
  12. [R5] charging play 5/5 · US Great but: Too many ads but cool features
  13. [R7] charging play 2/5 · US Charging play has ads: There is ads
  14. [R24] charging play 3/5 · US They should fix this.: I was Going to get into the app to change the charger animation I had but It didn’t let me I don’t know why. I installed it and uninstalled it but it doesn’t let me change anything.
  15. [R29] charging play 5/5 · US Like this app, but please fix: I love this app, but how do you change the clock from a 24 hour to a 12 hour?
  16. [R72] Charging Fun Animation 3/5 · US Meh: I like this game, and there r really cool animations and stuff like that. But if u think about it, u don’t really need Cool animations and stuff to charge ur devices. And it DEFINITELY doesn’t help ur device charge any better. Because when I’m charging and watching that app, every once in a while the percentage goes down. And even if u DO get the game, the ads r EVERYWHERE. Like when u try to
  17. [R25] charging play 1/5 · US Horrible🤬🤬🤮: This game is horrible it supposed to charge your phone but ads pop up every 5 seconds delete this app if you have it
  18. [R61] Charging Fun Animation 1/5 · US 😡: I hate it it's not free and it doesn't work normally on my iPad😡!!!!!!!!!
  19. [R66] Charging Fun Animation 3/5 · US Graphic quality: I just wish there’s a button that can turn off compressing so the animation’s graphic quality can be way better 😭😭😭
  20. [R71] Charging Fun Animation 4/5 · US LOVE IT: It was originally gonna be 5 stars but u have to use the app but it’s really cool I can finally have epik alien charging animation and u can make ur on animations
  21. [R16] charging play 1/5 · US I don’t like this app: So for some reason it when I go to my homes when I go on my walk screen, it’s not there or my iPad screen. It says it supposed to show up on my watch screen but it’s not. Also it didn’t show up even though my iPad is plugged in.
  22. [R75] Charging Fun Animation 3/5 · US If you don’t buy I the subscription you have to make your own video s: Good app but don’t use if you have an iPad the screen will be small when you go to one of your animations. Also it that good of an app because if you don’t want to pay you have to make your own videos and you should be able to use other animations. One other thing is it’s not accurate because my phone was at 45 percent and it s
  23. [R96] Charging Fun Animation 3/5 · US Doesn't work on iPad: It doesn't work on iPad

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