# MC Status Widget for Minecraft vs AxentHost

The clearest difference is rating: MC Status Widget for Minecraft at 4.7 against AxentHost's 3.7. MC Status Widget for Minecraft also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (307 vs 9). AxentHost's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MC Status Widget for Minecraft sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and AxentHost sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MC Status Widget for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MC Status Widget for Minecraft has 307 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of MC Status Widget for Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 67% of AxentHost's.

MC Status Widget for Minecraft ships an update monthly, AxentHost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MC Status Widget for Minecraft | AxentHost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mc-status-widget-for-minecraft/id1408215245/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axenthost/id6467233872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomer Shemesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/880857684) | [AxentSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798201294) |

## 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


### AxentHost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axenthost/id6467233872)

Easily create and manage free game servers directly from your phone. Control server settings, hardware, and send commands. Collaborate with friends to manage servers and earn free credits for on-demand hosting.

**Highlights:** Create and manage game servers, Send commands from phone, Access server files, Add mods and plugins, Team creation with friends, Earn free credits for hosting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver | $5.99 | one-time |
| Classic | $9.90 | one-time |
| Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premier | $17.99 | one-time |
| Platinum | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate | $39.99 | one-time |
| Supreme | $59.99 | 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 AxentHost free?

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

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

MC Status Widget for Minecraft is rated higher. MC Status Widget for Minecraft averages 4.7 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while AxentHost averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

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

AxentHost shows ads; MC Status Widget for Minecraft does not.

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

MC Status Widget for Minecraft ships an update monthly, and AxentHost every 3 weeks. Most recently, MC Status Widget for Minecraft was updated on September 15, 2026 and AxentHost on August 25, 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.*