Comparison

MC Status Widget for Minecraft vs BedrockConnect for Minecraft

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

Head to head
About

MC Status Widget for Minecraft

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
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This app is for anyone who plays on a Minecraft server (Java edition & Bedrock/MCPE). Add any server to the app and see useful information about it, including: * Online Status * Number of players online * List of players who are online** * Host * Port * Message of the day * Server Version * Ping * Domain SRV records **Only supported on servers with 1.7+, on Java Edition. In addition, server owners can disable this feature This app also supports many of your favorite iOS integrations, such as Home Screen/Lock Screen Widgets, Apple Watch app/complications, Shortcuts supports, Siri Support, Dark/Tinted icon support, CloudKit support and more! This app is also open source. If you want to contribute, request a feature, or report a bug, please do so at https://github.com/eclair4151/MinecraftServerStatusWidget *This app is neither made by nor endorsed by Mojang/Microsoft

About

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any third-party Minecraft Bedrock server. Enjoy custom texture packs and cross-platform multiplayer with a simple setup.

Highlights
  • Connect consoles to any Bedrock server
  • Server browser with live info
  • Discover featured community servers
  • Apply custom texture packs on console
  • Automatic texture pack updates
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • One-minute setup
Features
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BedrockConnect is your ultimate multiplayer companion for Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Finally connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any third-party server and enjoy custom texture packs! PLAY ON ANY SERVER For the first time ever, connect your console to thousands of community servers worldwide. Whether you're on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch - BedrockConnect makes it possible to join servers that were previously PC and mobile only. No complicated setup. No technical knowledge required. Just connect and play with friends across all platforms. CUSTOM TEXTURE PACKS ON CONSOLE Always wanted to use texture packs on your console? BedrockConnect lets you download and apply custom texture packs on supported servers. Transform your game's look with community-created resource packs - something that was never possible on consoles before! KEY FEATURES • Connect PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch to any Bedrock server • Server Browser with live player counts, ping, and version info • Featured Servers - Discover the best community servers • Custom Texture Packs on supported servers • Automatic texture pack updates • Cross-platform multiplayer made easy • Simple one-minute setup HOW TO CONNECT 1. Open BedrockConnect and tap the + button 2. Enter the server IP and port 3. Tap Start - the server appears in your friends list 4. Join from your console and play! For texture packs: 1. Enable texture packs in settings 2. Select your resource pack 3. Join a supported server 4. The pack downloads automatically! REQUIREMENTS • Console and phone must be on the same WiFi network • Disable VPN and ad blockers for best results • Premium unlocks all features including ad-free experience SUPPORT Join our Discord community at https://discord.bedrockhub.io for help, tips, and to connect with thousands of other players. Note: Only texture packs with textures, sounds, and particles are supported. Shaders, mods, addons, and skin packs are not compatible. DISCLAIMER BedrockConnect is an independent third-party application created by the community. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Mojang, Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo in any way. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://bedrockconnect.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://bedrockconnect.app/privacy

Screenshots

MC Status Widget for Minecraft4 screens
BedrockConnect for Minecraft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MC Status Widget for Minecraft at none against BedrockConnect for Minecraft's shown. MC Status Widget for Minecraft also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 51%) and device support (4 vs 2). BedrockConnect for Minecraft's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 339). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MC Status Widget for Minecraft sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BedrockConnect for Minecraft sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 — 4.6 for MC Status Widget for Minecraft against 4.5 for BedrockConnect for Minecraft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.4K ratings behind it against 339, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of MC Status Widget for Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 51% of BedrockConnect for Minecraft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MC Status Widget for Minecraft ships an update monthly, BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MC Status Widget for Minecraft versus BedrockConnect for Minecraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMC Status Widget for MinecraftBedrockConnect for Minecraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (339 ratings) — better4.5 (3.4K ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better50.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3393.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomer ShemeshGKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

MC Status Widget for Minecraft

All ratings302 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.8%

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

All ratings3,444 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews350 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.3%

User reviews

MC Status Widget for Minecraft

From 339 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for Minecraft on Xbox
  • 👍 Works well for custom servers
  • 👍 Allows use of texture packs outside marketplace
  • 👍 Reliable and efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Texture packs not working or loading properly
  • 🐛 Disconnection issues when joining servers
  • 🐛 Outdated app versions causing compatibility problems
  • 🔋 Crashes and performance issues

Bugs and requests

MC Status Widget for Minecraft

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Push notifications for server status changes
  • Advanced server analytics and reporting
  • Apple Watch app and complications

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Texture packs not applying correctly on servers
  • Inability to join servers due to 'outdated' version
  • Disconnections and failed connections when loading resources
  • Crashes and freezes when trying to join servers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for animation packs and shaders
  • Allow use of more than one texture pack per server
  • Improve update times to stay current with Minecraft versions
  • Expand server support beyond the featured list

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MC Status Widget for Minecraft

One-time3
  • Tip Developer $1.99$1.99
  • Tip Developer $4.99$4.99
  • Tip Developer $9.99$9.99
7 purchases

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Subscriptions7
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • BedrockConnect Premium$2.991 Month
  • BedrockConnect Premium$3.991 Month
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  • BedrockConnect Premium$4.491 Month
  • BedrockConnect - Premium$17.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
  • BedrockConnect Premium$22.991 Year

Questions

Is MC Status Widget for Minecraft free?
MC Status Widget for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MC Status Widget for Minecraft or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?
MC Status Widget for Minecraft is rated higher. MC Status Widget for Minecraft averages 4.6 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.
Do MC Status Widget for Minecraft or BedrockConnect for Minecraft have ads?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; MC Status Widget for Minecraft does not.
Which is updated more often, MC Status Widget for Minecraft or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?
MC Status Widget for Minecraft ships an update monthly, and BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 3 days. Most recently, MC Status Widget for Minecraft was updated on November 2, 2026 and BedrockConnect for Minecraft on November 6, 2026.

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