Minecraft Education vs Guide for Minecraft Ultimate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minecraft Education
This game-based platform inspires creative, inclusive learning through play, offering lessons and challenges for various subjects. It helps students develop critical future-ready skills like problem-solving and collaboration in immersive, blocky worlds.
- Game-based learning platform
- Lessons and curriculum for various subjects
- Multiplayer collaboration
- Code Builder for coding
- Immersive Reader
- Documentation tools (Camera, Book & Quill)
- Integration with Microsoft Teams and Flipgrid
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THIS APP IS FOR SCHOOL AND ORGANIZATIONAL USE. Minecraft Education is a game-based platform that inspires creative, inclusive learning through play. Explore blocky worlds that unlock new ways to tackle any subject or challenge. Dive into subjects like reading, math, history, and coding with lessons and standardized curriculum designed for all types of learners. Or explore and build together in creative open worlds. USE IT YOUR WAY With hundreds of ready-to-teach lessons, creative challenges, and blank canvas worlds, there are lots of ways to make Minecraft Education work for your students. It’s easy to get started, no gaming experience necessary. PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE Help learners develop key key skills like problem solving, collaboration, digital citizenship, and critical thinking to help students them thrive now and in the future workplace. Spark a passion for STEM. GAME-BASED LEARNING Unlock creativity and deep learning with immersive content created with partners including BBC Earth, NASA, and the Nobel Peace Center. Inspire students to engage in real-world topics with culturally relevant lessons and build challenges. KEY FEATURES - Multiplayer mode enables collaboration in-game across platforms, devices, and hybrid environments - Code Builder supports block-based coding, JavaScript, and Python with intuitive interface and in-game execution - Immersive Reader helps players read and translate text - Camera and Book & Quill items allow documentation and export of in-game-creations - Integration with Microsoft Teams and Flipgrid supports assessment and teacher controls Minecraft Education licenses can be purchased with Admin access to a Microsoft 365 Admin Center account. Talk to your Tech Lead for information on academic licensing. Terms of use: The terms that apply to this download are the terms that were presented when you purchased your Minecraft Education subscription. If you subscribe to Minecraft Education via iTunes: Each Minecraft Education subscription lasts one year from date of purchase. The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. If your subscription is set to auto-renew, your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the subscription price option you previously selected. Turn off auto-renewal by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. If you cancel after your subscription has activated, your account will not be refunded for the remaining active period of the subscription. Privacy policy: https://aka.ms/privacy
Guide for Minecraft Ultimate
This comprehensive handbook provides detailed information and data for the latest Minecraft updates. Master new combat mechanics, explore updated threats, and optimize your crafting and enchanting with in-depth guides and tools.
- Up-to-date wiki for version 1.21.11
- Detailed weapon guide with charge mechanics
- Mob intelligence with stats and drop rates
- Advanced enchantment calculator
- Complete crafting and recipes database
- Villager trading and potion brewing guides
- Redstone handbook and essential tools
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Master the Mounts of Mayhem update with the most authentic-looking companion app for Minecraft! Updated fully for version 1.21.11, this app closely translates the look and feel of the game you love into a comprehensive handbook. Whether you are mastering the new Spear combat or exploring the deep oceans for the Nautilus, this is your ultimate portable reference. What makes this the Ultimate Guide? We don't just list items; we provide the data you need to survive. This version features a brand new Weapon Guide and updated mob stats for the latest desert and ocean threats. Key Features: UP-TO-DATE WIKI (v1.21.11): Full details on the Spear weapon, Nautilus mounts, Camel Husks, and the Parched skeleton variant. WEAPON MASTERY: Learn the new charge mechanics and enchantments for the Spear and Golden Spear. MOB INTELLIGENCE: Detailed stats, health, and drop rates for new threats like the Zombie Nautilus and naturally spawning Zombie Horses. ADVANCED ENCHANTMENT GUIDE: A complete calculator for every item, now including Spear-exclusive enchantments! CRAFTING & RECIPES: A complete database including the new Nautilus Armor and Firefly Bushes. VILLAGER TRADING: Master the economy with updated trade tables. POTION BREWING: Visual guide for all potions, including extended recipes. REDSTONE HANDBOOK: Detailed guides for circuits, perfect for learning complex mechanisms. ESSENTIAL TOOLS: Portal Calculator: Link your Nether portals perfectly every time. Circle Generator: Build perfect spheres and circles with ease. Command Guide: Breakdown of commands to control your world. Enjoy the most polished, "Minecraft-native" interface on the App Store. Keep your inventory full and your knowledge sharper—download today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Guide for Minecraft Ultimate at free with in-app purchases against Minecraft Education's subscription. Guide for Minecraft Ultimate also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Minecraft Education's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42K vs 62). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Minecraft Education sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Guide for Minecraft Ultimate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Minecraft Education holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minecraft Education has 42K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Minecraft Education's written reviews are positive against 73% of Guide for Minecraft Ultimate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Minecraft Education ships an update every 3 months, Guide for Minecraft Ultimate weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minecraft Education | Guide for Minecraft Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (42K ratings) — better | 3.8 (62 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 72.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 42K — better | 62 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #83 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mojang | Geert van Drunen |
Customer experience
Minecraft Education
Guide for Minecraft Ultimate
User reviews
Minecraft Education
From 42K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎓 Educational and engaging
- 👍 Free version of Minecraft
- 🤝 Allows multiplayer with classmates
- 🔍 Coding and chemistry features
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires school account to play
- ⏱️ Slow updates compared to regular Minecraft
- 🔌 Occasional crashes and loading issues
- 🤔 Limited customization options
Guide for Minecraft Ultimate
From 62 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Informative and helpful guide
- ✨ Simplifies complex Minecraft tasks
- 💡 Useful features like portal calculator
- ✅ Easy to understand interface
- 🌟 Great for new Minecraft players
Room to improve
- 💸 Too many ads
- intrusive ads
- 🐌 Slow loading times (mentioned by many)
- ⚠️ Outdated content/missing recipes
- 🚫 App crashes or won't load
Bugs and requests
Minecraft Education
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to connect to other players' worlds
- Invisible chunks and terrain generation issues
- Nether portal glitches and crashes
- Inconsistent command block functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Add more furniture and decoration options
- Implement Nether and other recent Minecraft updates
- Allow custom skins and player customization
- Improve multiplayer functionality and server hosting
Guide for Minecraft Ultimate
Reported bugs
10 issues- Missing a bunch of items
- No furnace recipes
- Ads cover the entire app and cannot be closed
- Portal calculator does not allow negative input
- App is white screen on opening
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- App crashes often
- App freezes during an ad
- Wither HP incorrect for Bedrock hard mode
- Cannot see crafting materials or pictures
- Structures section uses fan-made images
Requested features
12 requests- Add furnace recipes
- Update to latest game versions
- Add a search feature
- Include a seed map
- Add 1.20 features
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- Add more redstone creations/videos
- Add bedrock commands
- Add titles on menus for navigation
- Toggle for Java vs. Bedrock
- Add more redstone machine build instructions
- Add mob XP farm instructions
- Search by item name (e.g., potions using fermented spider eye)
In-app purchases
Minecraft Education
- 1 year License$4.991 Year
Guide for Minecraft Ultimate
- Removal of ads$4.99
- Removal ads + a cup of coffee$7.99





