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Head-to-head

charging play vs Charging Play 3D Animation Fun

charging play 4.5★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 60
Winner Charging Play 3D Animation Fun
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65

Charging Play 3D Animation Fun has a slight edge due to fewer reported critical bugs and a higher lifetime rating, despite both apps struggling with ads and functionality issues.

Full reviews: charging play · Charging Play 3D Animation Fun

Both 'charging play' and 'Charging Play 3D Animation Fun' aim to provide custom charging animations, but both are plagued by ads, bugs, and paywalls. While 'charging play' offers more customization, 'Charging Play 3D Animation Fun' appears to be slightly more stable, though still frustrating for many users.

Head to head

Features and Customization edge: charging playR2R3R5R9
charging play Users appreciate the cool features and selection of animations, with some successfully setting custom animations R2R5. However, many report issues with custom animations not setting or loading R3, or being unable to change animations after the first one is set R9R10R15. There are also requests for features like dynamic island support and 12-hour clock options .
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun Users like the idea of custom animations and the available selections . However, many complain about a lack of variety in free options R96 and difficulty uploading their own videos . Some users also note that the battery percentage displayed can be inaccurate .
Ease of Use and Reliability tieR4R6R9R10
charging play Many users find the app difficult to use, with frequent reports of the app getting stuck on a screen R6R9R10, not allowing changes to animations , or crashing . Some users struggle with the setup process R4, though a few found the tutorial helpful . There are also complaints about the app automatically appearing on screen even when not desired .
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun Users report mixed experiences with ease of use; some find it simple to set up R103, while others find it hard to figure out . A significant issue is the app not remembering settings or animations not showing up consistently . One critical concern is the app potentially unlocking the phone when charging .
Ads and Monetization tieR1R2R5R7
charging play A major complaint for 'charging play' is the overwhelming number of ads R1R2R5R7. Users report ads popping up every few seconds , preventing them from using the app , or interfering with the charging animation . Some ads also fail to load, blocking functionality .
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun Users of 'Charging Play 3D Animation Fun' also frequently complain about ads and the need to pay for most animations R67R69R70R72. Many feel that the app is 'pay to win' R72 or that they were misled when searching for free options R70.
Sound and Audio edge: charging playR33R54R60R96
charging play Several users report issues with audio not playing with their custom videos R33R54R60. Initially, the sound might work, but then it stops, even after trying different settings R33.
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun A notable issue for 'Charging Play 3D Animation Fun' is an annoying, loud chime that plays when charging, which cannot be turned off or customized and ignores the phone's mute switch R103. Some users also request an option to stop the sound when charging R96.
Security and Privacy tieR13R52R58R75
charging play One severe review for 'charging play' alleges that after paying for 'pro' features, the user did not receive them and their friends received inappropriate messages and death threats, suggesting a spoofing issue connected to the app R13. Another user reports being unable to delete the app and receiving persistent notifications, leading them to believe it might be a virus R52R58.
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun A user reports that 'Charging Play 3D Animation Fun' automatically unlocks their phone when plugged in, raising security concerns . Another user mentions having to disable their password to use the app correctly, which is a significant security flaw R75.
Pick charging play if

You are willing to contend with numerous ads and potential bugs for the chance to use custom video animations, and you are comfortable troubleshooting setup issues R5.

Pick Charging Play 3D Animation Fun if

You prioritize a slightly higher chance of the app working as intended, even if it means fewer free animation options and a potentially annoying charging chime R103.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, often citing similar issues. The evidence for security concerns, while serious, comes from a limited number of reviews for both apps.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have a lot of ads?
Yes, both apps are heavily criticized for having a lot of ads, with users of 'charging play' reporting ads popping up every few seconds and interfering with functionality R1, and users of 'Charging Play 3D Animation Fun' also frequently mentioning ads .
Can I use my own custom videos or photos for charging animations?
Users of 'charging play' report being able to set custom charging animations, though many experience bugs where these animations fail to set, load, or change after the initial setup R3R9R10R15. For 'Charging Play 3D Animation Fun,' some users express a desire to use their own photos or videos, but struggle with the functionality to do so .
Are there free animations available, or do I have to pay?
Both apps offer free content but are heavily criticized for pushing users towards in-app purchases. 'Charging Play 3D Animation Fun' users specifically complain that they have to pay for most charging effects and backgrounds, feeling it's 'pay to win' R67R69R70R72.
Do these apps have sound with the animations?
Users of 'charging play' report issues with audio not playing with their selected videos, even after troubleshooting R33R54R60. 'Charging Play 3D Animation Fun' has a default, uncustomizable, and loud chime that plays when charging, which cannot be muted even if the phone is on silent R103.

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] 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. [R33] charging play 3/5 · US Please fix this bug in the app: I love this app but I do wish it would play the audio with the videos I selected. When I first got the app it worked perfectly but over time I would upload a new video and it plays silent with no sound no matter what I try and I even messed with the settings and nothing. Is there a way to fix this feature?
  11. [R54] charging play 3/5 · US I really like the app but...: I really liked the app at first but somehow it stopped working and I can't hear the sound but I can see the animation I don't know if it's my phone or the app in general but I hope it can be fixed or there's a way to fix this
  12. [R60] charging play 3/5 · GB The sound isn’t working: The sound isn’t working on my edit when I charge it it’s pops up straight away but no sound on it and I’ve recorded the sound on the app and everything and it’s still not working
  13. [R96] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 3/5 · GB Nice app: Had this a while and is a good app, some improvements would be good. More variety in pictures to use. Option to stop the sound when you start charging. And option to change to 24h clock. Hope these can be implemented.
  14. [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.
  15. [R52] charging play 1/5 · US This app is perfectly fine but I tried to delete it and it wouldn’t delete: I’ve tried everything and nothing will work please fix it
  16. [R58] charging play 1/5 · US Hate it: i got and it was good at first but i started getting annoying and i tried deleting the app and i still got the notification when i charged my phone so i looked up on how to delete it and it said it was a virus. i’m still getting the notification.
  17. [R75] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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.
  18. [R15] charging play 3/5 · US how do u change it?: how do i change the video animation after the first one is set?
  19. [R67] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 1/5 · US Sucks you have to buy: Bad
  20. [R69] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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
  21. [R70] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 1/5 · US It’s bad: It only lets you use the ones you have to pay for. I searched up FREE specifically
  22. [R72] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 3/5 · US ʅ(｡◔‸◔｡)ʃ: It's pay to win
  23. [R103] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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

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