# CouchPortal — Join any server on console

> Connect console Minecraft servers to your phone for easy joining. (iPhone/iPad app by Simple Tree LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couchportal/id6808440452 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simple Tree LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/328416954)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-10-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couchportal/id6808440452/reviews.md

## What is CouchPortal?

Consoles can't type in a server address. CouchPortal fixes that.

Pick a server on your phone. Open Minecraft on your PlayStation or Xbox, go to Friends, and the server is there under LAN Games. Tap it and you're in. The console connects straight to the server; the phone is not a relay and is out of the loop the moment you join.

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT

• It checks the server before you watch anything. If the address is wrong or the server is down, you find out in a second, not after an ad.
• It tells you why. Wrong port, server offline, version mismatch: each gets a plain explanation and what to do about it.
• It keeps the screen awake while it waits, so the console keeps seeing you.
• Nothing to sign up for. No account, no analytics, no tracking prompt.
• Unlimited servers. Add as many as you like.

FREE, WITH ONE AD

The free version shows one short video ad before each connection. That's it: no ads while you play, no ads on the console. One payment removes ads for good, no subscription, and Family Sharing covers everyone in the household.

WHICH CONSOLES

PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4: yes.
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One: yes.
Nintendo Switch: no. The Switch has no LAN Games list at all, so this method cannot reach it. We say so up front because we'd rather you knew before downloading.

HOW IT WORKS

Your console is always looking for games on your home Wi‑Fi. CouchPortal answers that call from your phone, completes the handshake, and hands the console off to the real server. It uses Minecraft's own local-network feature and its own server-transfer mechanism. It does not modify the game.

WHAT YOU NEED

Your phone and your console on the same Wi‑Fi network, and a server address from your host. If your server uses Geyser, use the Bedrock port, not the Java one; the app will tell you if you mix them up.

SUPPORT

Help and a contact form are at couchportal.com/support. If something goes wrong, the app can send a problem report with one tap: what server you chose, whether it answered, and what the app did. No name, no email, nothing that identifies you.

NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.

## Key features

- Connect to console Minecraft servers
- Servers appear in LAN Games
- Pre-connection server checks
- Clear error explanations
- Keeps screen awake
- Unlimited server additions
- One-time ad removal purchase

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about CouchPortal

### How does CouchPortal help me join Minecraft servers on my console?

CouchPortal allows you to select a server on your phone, which then appears in your PlayStation or Xbox's 'LAN Games' list. Once you tap it on your console, it connects directly to the server without your phone acting as a relay.

### Does CouchPortal work on Nintendo Switch?

No, CouchPortal does not support the Nintendo Switch. The Switch lacks a 'LAN Games' list, making this connection method impossible. The developers are upfront about this limitation.

### What consoles are supported by CouchPortal?

CouchPortal supports PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. It utilizes Minecraft's local-network features to facilitate these connections.

### Does CouchPortal have ads?

Yes, the free version of CouchPortal shows one short video ad before each server connection. These ads do not appear during gameplay or on the console itself. A one-time purchase removes all advertisements permanently.

### How much does CouchPortal cost?

CouchPortal is free to download and use with ads. A single in-app purchase is available to remove ads permanently, and this purchase supports Family Sharing.

### Is CouchPortal an official Minecraft product?

No, CouchPortal is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft. It uses existing local-network features of the game without modifying it.

### What happens if a server address is wrong or the server is down?

CouchPortal checks the server before you attempt to connect and will inform you immediately if the address is incorrect or the server is offline. It provides plain explanations for issues like wrong ports, server downtime, or version mismatches.

### Do I need an account to use CouchPortal?

No, CouchPortal does not require any sign-up, account creation, analytics, or tracking prompts. It is designed to be used without any personal information or user tracking.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-28

Fixes joining servers after the latest console update. If you saw "Missing structure data from server", this update fixes it.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-12

No release notes.

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