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Head-to-head

charging play vs Charging Animation Show Play

charging play 4.5★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 65
Winner charging play
Charging Animation Show Play 4.3★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 40

Charging Play has an edge over Charging Animation Show Play due to fewer critical issues with monetization and slightly better overall functionality, despite both apps struggling with ads and bugs.

Full reviews: charging play · Charging Animation Show Play

Both Charging Play and Charging Animation Show Play offer custom charging animations but are plagued by ads and functionality issues. Charging Play users report frequent ads and bugs preventing animation changes, while Charging Animation Show Play faces more severe complaints about hidden subscriptions and forced payments.

Head to head

Features and Customization tieR2R3R5R9
charging play Users appreciate the ability to set custom charging animations and videos, with some finding a good selection of animations R2R5. However, many report issues with setting or changing these custom animations, getting stuck on a single animation, or the app not playing the chosen animation at all R3R9R10R15. Some also note that audio sometimes doesn't play with videos .
Charging Animation Show Play Users are excited by the ability to use their own animations and find the app's offerings cool . There are requests for more animation choices, specific themes (like Mass Effect, Iron Man, blooming flowers, animals), and better sound options . However, many users report that custom animations, and even suggested ones, simply don't work .
Ease of Use edge: charging playR4R6R9R10
charging play Some users find the app easy to use and set up, especially after following tutorials . However, a significant number of users report getting stuck on screens, unable to navigate or change settings R4R6R9R10. There are also complaints about the app automatically appearing on screen when charging, interrupting other activities R18.
Charging Animation Show Play Some users find the app easy and fun to use . However, many find it hard to set up and are frustrated by being forced into subscription screens with no clear way to exit . Users also report the app automatically opening and playing annoying music when charging .
Reliability and Performance edge: charging playR4R6R9R10
charging play The app is frequently criticized for being buggy. Issues include animations not playing , ads not loading which prevents operations R39, the app crashing , and general unresponsiveness R4R6R9R10. Some users also report the app being slow to load or not working on certain devices .
Charging Animation Show Play Many users report the app simply not working after setup or after a short period . There are also complaints about the app not letting users in even after paying for a subscription .
Price and Value edge: charging playR1R2R5R7
charging play As a free app with in-app purchases, users are frustrated by the overwhelming number of ads, which appear frequently and sometimes prevent app functionality R1R2R5R7. One severe complaint alleges being scammed after paying for 'plus' features and receiving inappropriate messages R13.
Charging Animation Show Play Users are highly critical of the app's monetization strategy, frequently stating that it's a 'scam' because nearly all features require payment or a trial . Many complain about being forced into subscriptions with no clear exit, or being charged weekly without permission, sometimes for over a year and accumulating significant costs R76R85.
Support and Maintenance tieR10R13R15R18
charging play Users frequently ask for bug fixes, such as issues with changing animations, ads not loading, or the app getting stuck R10R15R18. The alleged scam and inappropriate messages also point to potential security or support issues R13. The app's persistence after deletion is also a concern .
Charging Animation Show Play Users request more animation options and sound improvements . There are also many pleas for a clear 'X' button to exit subscription prompts . The most critical issues relate to unauthorized charges and the inability to contact developers R76. The app also reportedly won't delete for some users .
Pick charging play if

Pick Charging Play if you are looking for a free charging animation app and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and potential bugs in exchange for customization, as its core functionality seems to work for some users R2R5.

Pick Charging Animation Show Play if

Pick Charging Animation Show Play if you are prepared to pay for a subscription and are drawn to its specific animation offerings or the idea of creating your own, assuming you can navigate the payment hurdles and the app functions as intended .

Evidence note: Reviews for both apps are heavily skewed negative due to ads and functionality issues. Charging Animation Show Play has a particularly strong negative skew regarding its monetization practices, with many users feeling scammed by forced subscriptions and unauthorized charges. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is evident, as much of the negativity for both apps stems from the friction of free-tier limitations (ads) or unexpected costs (IAP/subscriptions).

Frequently asked

Do these apps have a free version?
Both Charging Play and Charging Animation Show Play are free to download, but users report that Charging Play has frequent ads R1R7R25R40 and Charging Animation Show Play heavily pushes paid subscriptions, with many features locked behind a paywall or trial .
Can I use my own custom animations?
Yes, both apps allow you to use custom animations or videos, but users frequently report issues with setting, changing, or getting these custom animations to work consistently R3R9R15R37.
Are there many ads?
Yes, both apps are heavily criticized for ads. Charging Play users report ads appearing every few seconds R25R49 and sometimes preventing app functionality R1R39, while Charging Animation Show Play users complain about being forced to watch ads or navigate subscription prompts with no clear exit .
Do these apps charge money without permission?
Users of Charging Animation Show Play have reported being charged weekly for over a year without their permission R76R85, with some instances totaling over $100, even after canceling subscriptions R96. Charging Play had one report of a user being scammed after paying for 'plus' features R13.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [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
  2. [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
  3. [R5] charging play 5/5 · US Great but: Too many ads but cool features
  4. [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.
  5. [R4] charging play 1/5 · US What did I do wrong?: I opened the app… it only shows me my battery percentage and when I try to click on the screen it goes black… explain
  6. [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 ?
  7. [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
  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. [R7] charging play 2/5 · US Charging play has ads: There is ads
  10. [R13] charging play 1/5 · US Scammed me and sent inappropriate messages to my friends: I was using this app normally and paid for the “+” features, and didn’t get anything, then all of my friends got messages saying cuss words and death threats, this seemed connected to this app because the message couldn’t be traced back to my phone, if you are smart at all, and don’t want to get spoofed, then don’t buy this app.
  11. [R15] charging play 3/5 · US how do u change it?: how do i change the video animation after the first one is set?
  12. [R18] charging play 3/5 · US PLEASE READ: This app is the best, but one day I was trying to get to another app and the app CHARGING PLAY kept getting on my screen, can the developers of this app stop this?
  13. [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
  14. [R40] charging play 2/5 · US Worst app ever: This app is so bad I literally hate it it has so much ads like every time I literally go to the app I got add but I’ll still rate this one star the self is good but the ads I hate
  15. [R37] charging play 1/5 · US Why can’t I change the animation: I wanted to change the animation but I would not let me and I try tapping it and it still won’t work so…
  16. [R39] charging play 3/5 · US Advertisement won't load: All the steps worked for me except for at the end where it prompts to "Look at the Advertisement" in order to unblock the operation. I would click on Look at the Advertisement but the ad would never load and start the process over, making me unable to enable the charging animation. The ads never loaded???
  17. [R49] charging play 1/5 · US Terrible: Every time I open the app with in seconds it’s flipping to an advertisement and I can’t see what I need to see
  18. [R76] Charging Animation Show Play 1/5 · US Purchase made without my permission: This app charged me $8.99 weekly for OVER 1 year without my permission!!! I received no notification of this subscription purchase!!! There is no way to contact the developer or the seller so this is not good business. This is how people get scammed!
  19. [R85] Charging Animation Show Play 1/5 · US Worst: I had this app for 1 day not even 24 hours and got it 3 months ago and don’t remember paying for anything and just now I find out it’s been charging me for the last 3 months! EVERY WEEK! AND it was worth over $ 100!! I AM NEVER GETTING ANY APP LIKE THIS AGAIN
  20. [R96] Charging Animation Show Play 3/5 · GB Thief I think: I don’t think this was supposed to happen because when I first downloaded the app I got the unlimited weekly option witch was £7.99 a week but before they could charge me I cancelled the subscription (before the first payment) and deleted the app then a few day later and the payment day they had taken off the money even though I cancelled the subscription

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