# NVIDIA SHIELD TV vs BedrockTogether

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NVIDIA SHIELD TV | BedrockTogether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (935 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nvidia-shield-tv/id1396124750/reviews) | **[4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrocktogether/id1534593376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 935 | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **54.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NVIDIA Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/527492966) | [Jedrzej Racibor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534593378) |

## What reviewers say

### NVIDIA SHIELD TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nvidia-shield-tv/id1396124750)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### BedrockTogether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrocktogether/id1534593376)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn off ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*