# Charging Engine vs Excuse Generator Machine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Excuse Generator Machine at 100% against Charging Engine's 52%. Excuse Generator Machine also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Charging Engine's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Excuse Generator Machine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Excuse Generator Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charging Engine has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Charging Engine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Excuse Generator Machine's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Charging Engine | Excuse Generator Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charging-engine-4kwallpapers/id1602309907/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excuse-generator-machine/id6784898980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 112 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bluewolf Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477300424) | [Justin Cummins](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784898982) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Excuse Generator Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excuse-generator-machine/id6784898980)

Generate ready-to-copy excuses for various everyday situations, from work and school to social events. Choose from starter access with daily limits or upgrade to paid subscriptions for more generations and premium options.

**Highlights:** Generate excuses for work, school, and social events, Copy-ready excuse formats, Starter access with daily limits, Optional paid subscriptions for more access, Premium excuse options available, Restore purchases functionality

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Charging Engine free?

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

### Is Excuse Generator Machine free?

Excuse Generator Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Charging Engine or Excuse Generator Machine?

Excuse Generator Machine is rated higher. Charging Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Excuse Generator Machine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Charging Engine or Excuse Generator Machine have ads?

Neither Charging Engine nor Excuse Generator Machine 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.*