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Head-to-head

Charging Play 3D Animation Fun vs Battery Charging Animation・Up

Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Battery Charging Animation・Up
Battery Charging Animation・Up 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70

Battery Charging Animation・Up (App B) has a slight edge due to its higher lifetime rating and more consistent positive feedback on its core functionality, despite both apps facing similar issues with paid features and setup complexity.

Full reviews: Charging Play 3D Animation Fun · Battery Charging Animation・Up

Both Charging Play 3D Animation Fun (App A) and Battery Charging Animation・Up (App B) offer animated charging screens, but users report significant issues with paid features, setup, and reliability for both. App B has a slightly higher lifetime rating and more users praising its core functionality, while App A struggles with animations not working and a perceived lack of free content.

Head to head

Features and Content tieR5R7R10R13
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun Users appreciate the cool and dynamic animations available in App A, with some calling it one of the best for charging screens R5. However, many express frustration over the limited free options and the need to pay for most animations R7R10R13R16. Some users also desire more variety in animations, including specific themes .
Battery Charging Animation・Up App B users also find its animations super cool and amazing . Some specifically mention finding cool wallpapers like a CPU wallpaper . Similar to App A, users complain about the limited content available without a subscription R72R88.
Ease of Use and Setup tieR4R6R8R15
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun Many users find App A difficult to use and set up R4R6R8. Some report that animations don't work or show up after setup . There are also complaints about the app not remembering selected settings and a major flaw requiring users to disable their password for correct use R15.
Battery Charging Animation・Up App B also receives criticism for its setup and functionality, with users asking 'How do you do it?' and stating that it 'doesn’t even work' . A common issue is the app opening automatically when the phone is charged, interrupting other activities R73R84R85.
Reliability and Performance tieR3R24R28R40
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun Users report that App A's animations sometimes turn off R3 or don't stay on R28. The battery percentage displayed is often inaccurate, off by 1-2% R24R41R47R52. A significant concern is an annoying chime that plays when charging, which cannot be turned off and ignores the phone's silent switch . Some users also note bad animation quality and a security concern where the app allegedly unlocked their phone R40.
Battery Charging Animation・Up App B users also experience issues with animations not working as expected . Some report poor graphic quality when customizing animations . A major complaint is the app constantly opening and interrupting phone usage when charging R73R84R85. There are also reports of the app being difficult to delete .
Price and Value tieR7R9R10R12
Charging Play 3D Animation Fun Many users of App A are highly critical of its pricing model, stating that they have to pay for most or all cool animations and backgrounds R7R9R10R12. Some feel it's a 'pay to win' model R12 or a 'scam' , especially after searching for 'FREE' apps R10.
Battery Charging Animation・Up App B faces similar strong negative feedback regarding its pricing. Users find the subscription fees, such as $8.99 a week or £10 a week, to be 'ridiculous' and an 'absolute con' R72R82R88. Many feel the content is not worth the price, especially when the app doesn't work as expected R88.
Pick Charging Play 3D Animation Fun if

You are looking for a charging animation app and are willing to navigate a complex setup process and potentially pay for premium content, and you prioritize a wide selection of dynamic animations R5. You also don't mind potential inaccuracies in battery percentage display or an unmutable charging chime R24.

Pick Battery Charging Animation・Up if

You want a charging animation app and are drawn to its 'cool' and 'amazing' animations . You are prepared for a potentially frustrating setup and the possibility of the app opening automatically when charging R73R85. You are also willing to consider a subscription despite user complaints about high prices R72R88.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of positive reviews that are very short and generic (e.g., 'Great', 'Cool'), making it difficult to extract specific insights. The negative reviews, however, are often detailed and highlight consistent issues across both apps, particularly regarding pricing, functionality, and setup. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is very strong here, with much of the negativity stemming from users expecting more free features or finding the paid tiers too expensive.

Frequently asked

Do these apps offer free charging animations?
Both apps offer some free content, but many users report that the most desirable or a wider selection of animations require payment or a subscription (R7, R10, R13, R16 for App A; R72, R82, R88, , for App B).
Are the battery percentage displays accurate in these apps?
Users of Charging Play 3D Animation Fun (App A) frequently report that the battery percentage displayed is inaccurate, often off by 1-2% R24R41R47R52.
Do these apps constantly open when I plug in my phone?
Yes, users of both apps, particularly Battery Charging Animation・Up (App B), frequently complain that the app automatically opens when the phone is plugged in, interrupting other activities or requiring the phone to be unlocked (R73, R84, R85, , for App B; R49 for App A).
What are the subscription costs for these apps?
For Battery Charging Animation・Up (App B), users report subscription costs as high as $8.99 a week or £10 a week, which many consider excessive R72R82R88. Charging Play 3D Animation Fun (App A) users mention having to pay $8 for cool animations R9.

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. [R7] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 1/5 · US Sucks you have to buy: Bad
  3. [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
  4. [R13] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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!
  5. [R4] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 1/5 · US Why: I can not figure out how to. Do this 😡
  6. [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!
  7. [R8] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 5/5 · US This is not bad. I would give 1000 dollars for this app. It's not bad, but I don't know how to do it? · translated
  8. [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.
  9. [R3] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 3/5 · US Maybe all: It keep on turning off but it’s okay
  10. [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
  11. [R28] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 2/5 · US phone: It does stay on · translated
  12. [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
  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. [R12] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 3/5 · US ʅ(｡◔‸◔｡)ʃ: It's pay to win
  15. [R16] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 1/5 · US Bad: Because have to pay to the the backgrounds
  16. [R41] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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.
  17. [R47] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 4/5 · US Works: It works but just want more charging options :p PS the battery is a bit inaccurate
  18. [R52] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 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
  19. [R49] Charging Play 3D Animation Fun 2/5 · US Worked first time but any other it didn’t: I used it once and it was awsome but whenI unplugged it and plugged it in somewhere else it opened up the app but not the charging animation I chose and it didn’t even open up the charging animation it just opened up the app. To this day I still don’t understand it and I can’t figure out how to use it.
  20. [R73] Battery Charging Animation・Up 1/5 · US I hate it 😡: It's soooo annoying so when I was playing with my friends online then I noticed it was 15 percent I charged it then I left the app but it's keep opening the app however I tried to stop it but its CONTROLLING MY PHONE 😡😡 I'm sorry if I was mean ixwqs just hosted 🙏
  21. [R84] Battery Charging Animation・Up 3/5 · US It ok: So I got the charging up to work and all but now when I charge my iPhone 13 it plays but ok wait I thought it was supposed to play on my Lock Screen? I thought it would just play or something but I guess not and I don’t like how it makes you go into the app to see the video!? I did all the correct things for the short cut app it said to get so I don’t understand why the Wednesday Addams wal
  22. [R85] Battery Charging Animation・Up 1/5 · GB Horrible when I’m in a match kicks me out if I stick my phone on charge 1 star should not be a app: Would never download
  23. [R72] Battery Charging Animation・Up 3/5 · US Subscription 2 high: It’s a pretty sweet app like awesome amazing idea but $8.99 a week is a little ridiculous. That’s why I only gave it three stars.
  24. [R82] Battery Charging Animation・Up 1/5 · GB This is an excuse for an app: When you plug your phone in shortcuts asks you if you want to open the app and I was a little disappointed until I saw the actual animations which were horrible and the subscription ARE YOU TAKING THE MIC 10 pounds this app is a joke
  25. [R88] Battery Charging Animation・Up 1/5 · GB £10 a week? Phones has to be unlocked too?!: Absolute con, used for about 5 mins, the fact you can see your % increases in 0.001% increments is cool but you have to unlock your phone so the app will come up to show the animation… I’m not leaving my phone unlocked so anyone can swipe up onto my main screen… such a waste… be free at least your content isn’t worth the battery it wastes

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