Comparison

NVIDIA SHIELD TV vs BedrockTogether

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

Head to head
About

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Control your NVIDIA SHIELD TV device remotely from your phone. This app provides a virtual keyboard and mouse for easier login to game services and navigation of your SHIELD TV interface.

Highlights
  • Virtual mouse touchpad
  • Virtual keyboard
  • D-pad navigation
  • SHIELD TV navigation buttons
  • Faster game logins
Features
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Description: The NVIDIA SHIELD TV app lets you log in to your favorite GeForce NOW games on SHIELD even faster. The app gives you instant access to a virtual mouse and keyboard, which makes it simple for you to enter your username and password into game services like Steam®, Blizzard® Battle.net®, and Uplay™. Features: -Virtual mouse touchpad -Virtual keyboard (US English only) -D-pad (up/down/right/left) and Select -SHIELD TV navigation buttons (Back, Start/Play/Pause, Home) To get started, connect your iPhone or iPad to the same network as your SHIELD. Make sure your SHIELD is upgraded to the latest version 7.1 or later system software (Settings > About > System upgrade).

About

BedrockTogether

Connect to supported Minecraft servers from your console, including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Simply enter the server address and port, and join directly from the game's friends tab. It offers a direct connection without needing a computer or DNS changes.

Highlights
  • Connect to supported servers
  • Direct console integration
  • No computer or DNS changes needed
  • Ready-to-join partnered server list
  • Save favorite servers
  • Ad-free version available
Features
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BedrockTogether helps Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players connect to supported servers from compatible console platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Any server shows up as a local network game on your console, so you can join it directly from the game — no computer required, no DNS changes. How it works: 1. Enter the server's address and port in the app. 2. Tap "Run". 3. Open your game and go to the Friends/Worlds tab. 4. The server appears as a local game — tap it and play. Compatibility: • Any device that can browse local network games in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition • A second connection method is available for devices that can't see local network games directly, using an in-game friends list instead Other features: • A ready-to-join list of partnered servers • Save your favorite servers for quick access • Ad-free version available in the app The app is free and ad-supported. If you'd prefer no ads, the ad-free version is available from Info → Ad-free Version, and also lets you save more than two favorites and hide the partnered servers list. Notes: • Your phone and game device must be on the same network. • Keep the app open while you play. • Realms are not supported. Support: For any issue, join our Discord: discord.gg/PDEfcUaKFj Disclaimer: BedrockTogether is an independently developed, third-party utility. It is not made by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Mojang Studios, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, or any platform holder. NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.

Screenshots

NVIDIA SHIELD TV4 screens
BedrockTogether3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BedrockTogether at 4.5 against NVIDIA SHIELD TV's 2.7. BedrockTogether also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 24%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). NVIDIA SHIELD TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BedrockTogether sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NVIDIA SHIELD TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BedrockTogether holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockTogether has 59K ratings behind it against 935, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of NVIDIA SHIELD TV's written reviews are positive against 55% of BedrockTogether's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NVIDIA SHIELD TV ships an update every 3 months, BedrockTogether every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NVIDIA SHIELD TV versus BedrockTogether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNVIDIA SHIELD TVBedrockTogether
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (935 ratings)4.5 (59K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews54.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93559K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNVIDIA CorporationJedrzej Racibor

Customer experience

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

All ratings935 ratings
Positive37.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative54.4%
Written reviews486 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral12.6%
Negative63.6%

BedrockTogether

All ratings58,817 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews1,670 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative35.9%

User reviews

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

From 935 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Useful remote control
  • 🔍 Find remote feature
  • 🖥️ Ability to launch apps directly
  • 🖱️ Trackpad and keyboard functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/connecting to device
  • 🔑 Requires entering PIN code frequently
  • 🔇 No volume control
  • 🔍 Unreliable performance

BedrockTogether

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Allows access to servers
  • 💡 Useful for consoles without cross-platform support
  • 🤩 Amazing app
  • 🎉 Fantastic and free

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy/buggy
  • 🔍 Troubleshooting needed
  • 🕰️ Slow to update for new Minecraft versions
  • 💤 Disconnects/crashes
  • 🔋 Drains battery

Bugs and requests

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working properly
  • Scrolling issues and getting stuck in directions
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add volume control
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Implement copy/paste functionality
  • Add landscape remote layout
  • Introduce Apple Watch support

BedrockTogether

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to servers
  • Stops working after initial use
  • Redirects to wrong server
  • Freezes/crashes on load

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for Nintendo Switch
  • Faster updates for new Minecraft versions
  • Improve reliability and stability
  • Add option to disable ads without paying

In-app purchases

None

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BedrockTogether

One-time1
  • Turn off ads$7.99

Questions

Is NVIDIA SHIELD TV free?
NVIDIA SHIELD TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BedrockTogether free?
BedrockTogether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NVIDIA SHIELD TV or BedrockTogether?
BedrockTogether is rated higher. NVIDIA SHIELD TV averages 2.7 out of 5 from 935 ratings, while BedrockTogether averages 4.5 from 59K ratings.
Do NVIDIA SHIELD TV or BedrockTogether have ads?
BedrockTogether shows ads; NVIDIA SHIELD TV does not.
Which is updated more often, NVIDIA SHIELD TV or BedrockTogether?
NVIDIA SHIELD TV ships an update every 3 months, and BedrockTogether every 5 days. Most recently, NVIDIA SHIELD TV was updated on November 9, 2026 and BedrockTogether on November 10, 2026.

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