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Head-to-head

Charging Play 3D Animation Fun vs charging play

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

Charging Play 3D Animation Fun (App A) is slightly better due to its higher user rating and fewer critical bugs, despite both apps sharing similar issues with paywalls and functionality.

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

Both Charging Play 3D Animation Fun (App A) and charging play (App B) offer custom charging animations but struggle with similar issues like paywalls, ads, and inconsistent functionality. App A has a slightly higher lifetime rating and fewer reports of severe bugs like app deletion issues or inappropriate messages.

Head to head

Features and Customization tieR5R6R18R33
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun App A offers a variety of animations, with some users praising the 'dynamic power ups' and 'cool blue' options R5. However, many users express a desire for more charging options and variety, including specific characters like Goku or Demon Slayer R18. Some users also want the ability to use their own photos or videos, but find it difficult or impossible R6R33.
charging play App B also provides charging animations, and some users appreciate the selection . Similar to App A, users desire more customization, specifically the ability to set their own custom charging animations, but report issues with it not loading or setting properly . Users also wish for features like a dynamic island animation for newer iPhones .
Ease of Use and Setup edge: Charging Play 3D Animation FunR3R4R8R24
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun Some users find App A easy to install and set up , with instructions being helpful R24. However, a significant number of users report difficulty figuring out how to use the app or apply animations R4R8. Issues like animations turning off R3 or not showing up R39R42 are also common.
charging play App B has clear instructions for creating a shortcut, which some users find very good . Despite this, many users struggle with the app, reporting that it gets stuck on a screen, won't let them change animations, or simply doesn't work after initial setup .
Reliability and Performance edge: Charging Play 3D Animation FunR2R3R14R15
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun App A has mixed reliability. While some users report it works great R2R14, others experience animations turning off R3, not working at all R46, or not remembering selected settings R27. The battery percentage display is often inaccurate, off by 1-2% R24. A significant concern is the app potentially disabling password protection or unlocking the phone automatically R15R40.
charging play App B also suffers from reliability issues. Users report animations not playing after ads , the app getting stuck on a screen , or not working at all . Some users also mention the sound not working with custom videos . A serious accusation includes the app sending inappropriate messages R73.
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: Charging Play 3D Animation FunR7R9R10R12
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun App A is free with in-app purchases, but many users are frustrated by the necessity to pay for most, if not all, cool animations and features R7R9R10R12. Some users feel it's 'pay to win' R12 and are disappointed after searching specifically for free options R10.
charging play App B is also free with in-app purchases. Users report paying for 'plus' features and not receiving them R73. The app is heavily criticized for frequent and intrusive ads R61R62, with some ads not loading, preventing functionality .
User Experience and Annoyances edge: Charging Play 3D Animation FunR18R19R27R31
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun Users of App A complain about a persistent, uncustomizable, and loud chime that plays when charging, even when the phone is on silent . The app also has ads, though fewer complaints than App B R18R19. Some users find it annoying that the app doesn't remember settings or that the 'add effect' option is always visible R27R31.
charging play App B's user experience is significantly hampered by an overwhelming number of ads that pop up frequently and sometimes prevent the app from working R61R62. The app also has issues with constantly appearing on screen and some users report being unable to delete it .
Pick Charging Play 3D Animation Fun if

You want a charging animation app with a slightly better chance of working as intended and fewer reports of overwhelming ads or severe bugs like inability to delete R2R14.

Pick charging play if

You are willing to contend with frequent ads and potential functionality issues for a chance at custom charging animations, and appreciate clear setup instructions .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and much of the negativity for both stems from the free-tier friction (ads, paywalls, limited features) from non-paying users. The evidence for App B includes a serious, but single, accusation of inappropriate messages R73, which is noted but not overemphasized given the lack of corroboration.

Frequently asked

Do these apps offer free charging animations?
Both apps are free to download but heavily gate most desirable charging animations and features behind in-app purchases or require watching numerous ads to unlock them R7R9R10R12.
Are there issues with the charging animation displaying correctly?
Yes, users of both apps frequently report issues with animations not showing up, turning off, or the app getting stuck on a screen and not playing the selected animation R3R39R42R46.
Do these apps have a lot of ads?
App B is particularly criticized for having a high volume of intrusive ads that pop up frequently and sometimes prevent the app from functioning R61R62. App A also has ads, but fewer complaints are noted R18R19.
Are there any privacy or security concerns with these apps?
App A has reviews indicating it might require disabling password protection or could automatically unlock the phone R15R40. App B has one severe accusation of sending inappropriate messages and being linked to spoofing R73.

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. [R5] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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. [R6] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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!
  3. [R18] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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.
  4. [R33] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 3/5 · GB Im confused: So when i go in i cant upload my own video im very frusteratwd please help
  5. [R3] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 3/5 · US Maybe all: It keep on turning off but it’s okay
  6. [R4] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 1/5 · US Why: I can not figure out how to. Do this 😡
  7. [R8] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 5/5 · US This is not bad, I would give this app 1000 dollars: This is not bad, but I don't know how to do it? · translated
  8. [R24] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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
  9. [R2] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 5/5 · US Wow: This app is great!
  10. [R14] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 5/5 · US It works!!: Love it😍
  11. [R15] 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.
  12. [R7] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 1/5 · US Sucks you have to buy: Bad
  13. [R9] 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
  14. [R10] 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
  15. [R12] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 3/5 · US ʅ(｡◔‸◔｡)ʃ: It's pay to win
  16. [R19] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 1/5 · US Ads? R u f’ing kidding me?: For a charging app? I’ll write my own thx.
  17. [R27] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 3/5 · US Doesn’t remember setting: It’s a bit irritating that it doesn’t remember which charge animation you’ve selected. The add effect option is always showing, even after you select an effect.
  18. [R31] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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.
  19. [R39] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 3/5 · GB It won’t show up?: The animation won’t show up and I don’t know what happened but it’s probably my fault because I did something wrong.
  20. [R42] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 3/5 · GB Don’t know what happened: So I downloaded the app and did the shortcut then when I downloaded the wallpaper nothing happened the reason why I put 3 stars is because I don’t think it’s your fault
  21. [R46] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 1/5 · US The worst app ever: It doesn't even work ever!!!
  22. [R61] 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
  23. [R62] 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
  24. [R40] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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
  25. [R73] 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.

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