Comparison

Addons for Minecraft vs CraftLab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Addons for Minecraft

Discover and install a curated collection of tested Minecraft Add-Ons, maps, and minigames. Transform your game worlds, modify mob behaviors, and even create your own Add-Ons by tweaking resource and behavior packs. The app is continuously updated with new content.

Highlights
  • Curated Add-On collection
  • Tested and repackaged Add-Ons
  • Create new Add-Ons
  • Tweak Add-On properties
  • Import external packages
  • Constantly updated content
Features
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Collection of the best Minecraft Add-Ons! • All Add-Ons fully tested and repackaged as needed. • Compilation of the best and unique Add-Ons available. • Constantly updated with more items. With the new update, it is also so much more! • Create new Add-Ons using resource and behavior packs. • Tweak Add-Ons by modifying JSON properties and reordering packages. • Import packages from external sources with automated error fixes. What is an Add-On? Available on newer versions of Minecraft is a new feature called Add-Ons. Using Add-Ons, you can transform the worlds, and modify the mob behaviors and properties, essentially creating new kind of games. Can I list my Add-On on your app? Yes! Please send us the Add-On using the instruction provided in the app. We will include a link to your Add-On page and honor the download ads URL if you have any. Disclaimer: This is a third party app. We are not affiliated with Mojang AB. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CraftLab

Discover and install a vast library of add-ons, maps, and texture packs to transform your Minecraft Pocket Edition gameplay. Easily customize your experience with new creatures, items, and visual enhancements. Regularly updated with the latest community-created content.

Highlights
  • Vast add-on library
  • Immersive maps
  • High-definition textures
  • Easy installation
  • Regular content updates
  • Customizable gameplay
Features
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Unlock the Ultimate Minecraft PE Experience with CraftLab: Addons for Minecraft! Transform your Minecraft Pocket Edition gameplay with CraftLab: Addons for Minecraft, your all-in-one destination for a vast and ever-expanding library of incredible content. Dive into a universe of new possibilities with our carefully curated selection of add-ons, immersive maps, and high-quality textures, all designed to enhance and personalize your MCPE adventures. With CraftLab: Addons for Minecraft, you can effortlessly browse and install a wide array of game-changing add-ons that introduce exciting new creatures, powerful items, intricate gameplay mechanics, and much more. Customize your in-game persona with our extensive collection of unique and stylish add-ons, allowing you to express your individuality in the Minecraft world. Explore breathtaking new horizons and challenging adventures with the immersive maps available on CraftLab: Addons for MCPE. From intricate survival challenges to awe-inspiring creative landscapes, discover worlds crafted by talented creators. Elevate your visual experience with our selection of high-definition texture packs. CraftLab: Addons for Minecraft brings your blocky world to life with stunning detail and vibrant colors. Installing content with CraftLab: Addons for Minecraft is incredibly simple and user-friendly. With just a few taps, you can seamlessly integrate your favorite add-ons, maps, and textures directly into your Minecraft PE game. Stay ahead of the curve with regular updates to CraftLab: Addons for Minecraft, ensuring you always have access to the latest and greatest content the Minecraft PE community has to offer. Why choose CraftLab: Addons for Minecraft? We are committed to providing a high-quality and safe experience. Our team handpicks the best add-ons, maps, and textures, ensuring that you have access to reliable and exciting content. The intuitive interface of CraftLab: Addons for Minecraft makes it easy to discover, browse, and install the perfect enhancements for your game. Download CraftLab: Addons for Minecraft today and embark on an unforgettable Minecraft Pocket Edition journey! Please Note: This is an unofficial application for Minecraft Pocket Edition and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mojang AB. CraftLab: Addons for Minecraft is designed to enhance your gameplay experience with user-created content compatible with the latest versions of Minecraft PE.

Screenshots

Addons for Minecraft4 screens
CraftLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Addons for Minecraft at 30K against CraftLab's 698. Addons for Minecraft also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (35% vs 21%). CraftLab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Addons for Minecraft sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CraftLab sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Addons for Minecraft against 3.9 for CraftLab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Addons for Minecraft has 30K ratings behind it against 698, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Addons for Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 21% of CraftLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Addons for Minecraft ships an update every 6 days, CraftLab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Addons for Minecraft versus CraftLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddons for MinecraftCraftLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (30K ratings) — better3.9 (698 ratings)
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews — better20.6% of reviews
Number of ratings30K — better698
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB98 MB
Age rating+94+
DeveloperKayen WorksETNOGAME LLC

Customer experience

Addons for Minecraft

All ratings30,315 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews4,124 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral13.3%
Negative52.2%

CraftLab

All ratings695 ratings
Positive70.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative69.0%

User reviews

Addons for Minecraft

From 30K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to download and install mods
  • 🎨 Wide variety of mods, worlds, and textures
  • 💰 Completely free to use

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with some mods
  • 🔌 Potential for increased battery drain

CraftLab

From 698 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Lots of mods
  • 👍 Mods work well

Room to improve

  • 💰 Premium mods locked behind paywall
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🐛 Mods not working/corrupting worlds
  • 🤖 Illegal use of Curseforge name/branding

Bugs and requests

Addons for Minecraft

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Downloading issues causing crashes or freezes
  • Imported content not appearing in Minecraft
  • Outdated or non-functional mods

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to create and share custom mods
  • Better organization and categorization of content
  • Improved mod compatibility and stability

CraftLab

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads not loading properly
  • Inability to download/import mods
  • Mods not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • More free/open-source mods
  • Improve mod compatibility
  • Expand mod selection (e.g. FNAF, Creaturechat, etc.)

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Addons for Minecraft

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Membership$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan7 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Month Plan$8.991 Month
5 purchases

CraftLab

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Special Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spin Wheel$0.49

Questions

Is Addons for Minecraft free?
Addons for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CraftLab free?
CraftLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Addons for Minecraft or CraftLab?
Addons for Minecraft is rated higher. Addons for Minecraft averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while CraftLab averages 3.9 from 698 ratings.
Do Addons for Minecraft or CraftLab have ads?
Both Addons for Minecraft and CraftLab show ads.
Which is updated more often, Addons for Minecraft or CraftLab?
Addons for Minecraft ships an update every 6 days, and CraftLab every 3 weeks. Most recently, Addons for Minecraft was updated on November 10, 2026 and CraftLab on November 8, 2026.

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