# MC Status Widget for Minecraft vs LiveKit

The clearest difference is rating: LiveKit at 5.0 against MC Status Widget for Minecraft's 4.7. LiveKit also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). MC Status Widget for Minecraft's advantage is ratings volume (307 vs 26). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MC Status Widget for Minecraft sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and LiveKit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LiveKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MC Status Widget for Minecraft has 307 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of MC Status Widget for Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 78% of LiveKit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MC Status Widget for Minecraft ships an update monthly, LiveKit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MC Status Widget for Minecraft | LiveKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mc-status-widget-for-minecraft/id1408215245/reviews) | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livekit/id1550358825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomer Shemesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/880857684) | [Philip Lindner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498827287) |

## What reviewers say

### MC Status Widget for Minecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mc-status-widget-for-minecraft/id1408215245)

Monitor the status of your favorite Minecraft servers directly from your device. View player counts, online player lists, server version, and ping. Integrates with iOS features like widgets and Apple Watch for quick access.

**Highlights:** Server online status, Player count and list, Server version and ping, Home Screen/Lock Screen Widgets, Apple Watch app and complications, Siri and Shortcuts support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Developer $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Developer $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Developer $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and reliable
- 💡 Useful widget integration
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues on iOS 14
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some servers
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not showing up in iOS 14
- Issues with IPv6 server addresses
- Bedrock server status not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for server status changes
- Advanced server analytics and reporting
- Apple Watch app and complications


### LiveKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livekit/id1550358825)

This real-time map application provides server administrators with tools to manage players and server settings. Players can view live map updates, track player movements, and set custom markers for navigation. It's designed for performance on Bukkit-based servers.

**Highlights:** Real-time player tracking, Admin player management (ban, kick, inventory), Server setting control (gamemode, weather, time), Player-created markers and navigation, Multiple map view types, Live block change updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveKit+ 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| LiveKit+ 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Height Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Console | $2.99 | one-time |
| Biome Map | $2.99 | one-time |
| Biome Highlights | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MC Status Widget for Minecraft free?

MC Status Widget for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LiveKit free?

LiveKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MC Status Widget for Minecraft or LiveKit?

LiveKit is rated higher. MC Status Widget for Minecraft averages 4.7 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while LiveKit averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do MC Status Widget for Minecraft or LiveKit have ads?

Neither MC Status Widget for Minecraft nor LiveKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MC Status Widget for Minecraft or LiveKit?

MC Status Widget for Minecraft ships an update monthly, and LiveKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, MC Status Widget for Minecraft was updated on September 15, 2026 and LiveKit on September 16, 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.*