# PROView Link vs charging play

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PROView Link at none against charging play's 1. PROView Link also leads on ads (none vs shown). charging play's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 8%) and ratings volume (14K vs 344). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. charging play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PROView Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PROView Link against 4.5 for charging play. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: charging play has 14K ratings behind it against 344, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of PROView Link's written reviews are positive against 36% of charging play's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PROView Link | charging play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proview-link/id1483655611/reviews) | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charging-play/id1532220797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 344 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **36.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pro Charging Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/730785168) | [妮琳 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565967537) |

## What reviewers say

### PROView Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proview-link/id1483655611)

Monitor your wireless-enabled devices remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Access crucial information like charge status, history, and battery details. Features include asset assignment, location tracking, data export, and direct customer support access.

**Highlights:** Remote device monitoring, View charge status and history, Access battery details, Assign asset names/numbers, Locate equipment up to 300 ft, Export historical charging data, Direct customer support access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### charging play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charging-play/id1532220797)

Enhance your charging experience with custom animations. This app automatically displays vibrant visuals when your device is plugged in or placed on a wireless charger, and exits when charging stops. It also intelligently calibrates charging percentage data for a more personalized display.

**Highlights:** Automatic charging animation display, Wireless charging animation support, Intelligent charging percentage calibration, IOS 14 shortcut command automation, Automatic exit when charging stops

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Works well
- 💕 Enjoyable to use
- 🝮 Customizable animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🤔 Confusing to use
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🤯 Crashes frequently
- 🙄 Unnecessary notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Can't change animation after initial setup
- App gets stuck on charging screen
- Ads don't close properly
- Compatibility issues with certain phones
- Sound doesn't work with headphones

**Requested features**

- Allow changing animations while locked
- Add more animation options
- Make it work with headphones
- Improve translation quality
- Add widget support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PROView Link free?

PROView Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is charging play free?

charging play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PROView Link or charging play?

PROView Link and charging play are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 344 and 14K ratings respectively.

### Do PROView Link or charging play have ads?

charging play shows ads; PROView Link does not.

### Which is updated more often, PROView Link or charging play?

PROView Link ships an update monthly, and charging play monthly. Most recently, PROView Link was updated on September 22, 2026 and charging play on September 24, 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.*