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.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | MC Status Widget for Minecraft | BedrockConnect for Minecraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (339 ratings) — better | 4.5 (3.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews — better | 50.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 339 | 3.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomer Shemesh | GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt) |
Customer experience
MC Status Widget for Minecraft
BedrockConnect for Minecraft
User reviews
MC Status Widget for Minecraft
From 339 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
MC Status Widget for Minecraft
- Tip Developer $1.99$1.99
- Tip Developer $4.99$4.99
- Tip Developer $9.99$9.99
BedrockConnect for Minecraft
- 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
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