# Crush Screen vs Charging Engine

The clearest difference is rating: Charging Engine at 4.8 against Crush Screen's 2.9. Charging Engine also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 20%) and ratings volume (11K vs 17). Crush Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Charging Engine sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Crush Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Charging Engine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charging Engine has 11K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Crush Screen's written reviews are positive against 52% of Charging Engine's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crush Screen | Charging Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crush-screen-lite/id1434286441/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charging-engine-4kwallpapers/id1602309907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **51.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 33 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [振山 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226504908) | [Bluewolf Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477300424) |

## What reviewers say

### Crush Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crush-screen-lite/id1434286441)

Transform your photos into unique wallpapers by simulating a cracked screen effect. Select an image from your gallery, apply the crack effect, and capture a screenshot to create a distinctive background.

**Highlights:** Create cracked screen effect wallpapers, Use photos from your gallery, Screenshot captured effect, Distinctive wallpaper creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Charging Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charging-engine-4kwallpapers/id1602309907)

Enhance your phone's charging experience with dynamic, futuristic animations and live wallpapers. Visualize battery performance and enjoy regular content updates to keep your device looking fresh and engaging.

**Highlights:** Futuristic charging animations, High-definition dynamic screensavers, Dozens of 3D charging wallpapers, Live wallpaper collections, Battery performance monitor, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChargingEngine Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ChargingEngine Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ChargingEngine Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| ChargingEngine Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| ChargingEngine Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| ChargingEngine Subscription | $23.99 | per month |
| ChargingEngine Subscription | $23.99 | per month |
| ChargingEngine Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| ChargingEngine Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| ChargingEngine Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| ChargingEngine lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Charging animations are cool
- 👍 Variety of wallpaper options
- 💡 Customizable charging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery when app is open
- 💸 Misleading about free trial, charges immediately

**Reported bugs**

- Wallpapers don't work as advertised
- App only functions when kept open during charging
- Subscription cannot be easily canceled

**Requested features**

- Add search bar to find desired wallpapers
- Allow users to upload their own photos/videos
- Provide option to mute sound effects
- Make app fully free without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crush Screen free?

Crush Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Charging Engine free?

Charging Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crush Screen or Charging Engine?

Charging Engine is rated higher. Crush Screen averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Charging Engine averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Crush Screen or Charging Engine have ads?

Neither Crush Screen nor Charging Engine shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*