# Fake Call vs Charging Engine

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fake Call at free with in-app purchases against Charging Engine's subscription. Charging Engine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fake Call sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Charging Engine sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Charging Engine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 11K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Fake Call's written reviews are positive against 52% of Charging Engine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fake Call ships an update every 6 months, Charging Engine every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fake Call | Charging Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fake-call/id1437742776/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charging-engine-4kwallpapers/id1602309907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 37 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kishan Panchotiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434077947) | [Bluewolf Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477300424) |

## What reviewers say

### Fake Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fake-call/id1437742776)

Simulate incoming calls from custom contacts or celebrities with pre-recorded or custom audio. Schedule calls or initiate them instantly. Record and share prank calls for entertainment.

**Highlights:** Simulate incoming calls, Custom caller name/number, Select or create audio clips, Instant or scheduled calls, Record and share calls

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fake Call Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Fake Call Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fake Call Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Remvoe Ads | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Prank calls work well
- 👍 Convenient for getting out of social situations
- 😂 Funny to prank friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding pre-recorded voices
- 💰 Requires watching ads to use basic features
- 🤔 Limited call options (only pizza delivery)

**Reported bugs**

- Ads don't always allow skipping
- Inconsistent caller ID display
- Occasional app crashes

**Requested features**

- More realistic voice options
- Ability to create custom call recordings
- Wider selection of call contacts (police, celebrities, etc.)
- Removal of paywall for basic features


### 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 Fake Call free?

Fake Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Charging Engine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fake Call or Charging Engine?

Charging Engine is rated higher. Fake Call averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Charging Engine averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Fake Call or Charging Engine have ads?

Fake Call shows ads; Charging Engine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fake Call or Charging Engine?

Fake Call ships an update every 6 months, and Charging Engine every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fake Call was updated on October 18, 2026 and Charging Engine on October 18, 2026.

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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.*