Rust+ vs BedrockTogether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rust+
Stay connected to your Rust game servers with real-time updates, team communication, and remote device control. Receive alerts for raids, track teammates on the map, and manage in-game electrical contraptions from your phone.
- Real-time server updates
- Team communication
- Map exploration
- Remote device control
- Push notifications
- In-game news updates
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The official Rust companion app from Facepunch Studios – stay connected to the game so you never miss an important moment again. Coordinate with your team, receive alerts when you’re being raided, remotely set off traps, and more! Requires the Rust game - available on macOS and PC. Rust Console Edition is not supported at this time. PAIR WITH YOUR SERVERS Pair with your favorite Rust servers to receive real-time updates for the things that matter the most: player counts, current game time, online teammates, and more. You’ll also get (optional) push notifications whenever one of your teammates joins the game. EXPLORE THE MAP View the full server map to find points of interest, see where your teammates are and check on vending machines. You can also track ongoing events like the attack helicopter and cargo ship. KEEP UP WITH YOUR TEAM Communicate with your team from anywhere to just catch up or plan for your next raid. Messages are visible in both the app and the in-game team chat so you can seamlessly switch between the two. CONTROL YOUR IN-GAME DEVICES Connect Smart Switches and Smart Alarms to your in-game electrical contraptions and pair them with Rust+ to control them remotely at any time. Smart Switches let you turn things on or off, and Smart Alarms send customizable push notification alerts when an electrical signal is detected. GET THE LATEST RUST NEWS Get notified about new Rust blogs and news so you can stay on top of the latest updates, or catch up on older blogs you may have missed. © 2022 Facepunch Studios Limited. "Rust+", "Rust", "Facepunch", and their logos are trade marks of Facepunch Studios Limited. All rights reserved.
BedrockTogether
Connect to any Bedrock Edition server directly from your Xbox or PlayStation without complex DNS changes. This utility app simplifies joining multiplayer worlds by making them appear as LAN servers. Enjoy a more accessible way to play Minecraft multiplayer on consoles.
- Connect to Bedrock Edition servers
- Appear as LAN server on console
- Simple connection without DNS rerouting
- Supports Xbox and PlayStation
- Troubleshooting guide included
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BedrockTogether helps Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players connect to supported servers from compatible console platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Any server shows up as a local network game on your console, so you can join it directly from the game — no computer required, no DNS changes. How it works: 1. Enter the server's address and port in the app. 2. Tap "Run". 3. Open your game and go to the Friends/Worlds tab. 4. The server appears as a local game — tap it and play. Compatibility: • Any device that can browse local network games in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition • A second connection method is available for devices that can't see local network games directly, using an in-game friends list instead Other features: • A ready-to-join list of partnered servers • Save your favorite servers for quick access • Ad-free version available in the app The app is free and ad-supported. If you'd prefer no ads, the ad-free version is available from Info → Ad-free Version, and also lets you save more than two favorites and hide the partnered servers list. Notes: • Your phone and game device must be on the same network. • Keep the app open while you play. • Realms are not supported. Support: For any issue, join our Discord: discord.gg/PDEfcUaKFj Disclaimer: BedrockTogether is an independently developed, third-party utility. It is not made by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Mojang Studios, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, or any platform holder. NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BedrockTogether at 4.5 against Rust+'s 4.0. BedrockTogether also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (57K vs 1.2K). Rust+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. BedrockTogether sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rust+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
BedrockTogether holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockTogether has 57K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Rust+'s written reviews are positive against 54% of BedrockTogether's.
Rust+ ships an update every 3 months, BedrockTogether every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rust+ | BedrockTogether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.2K ratings) | 4.5 (57K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | 54.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 57K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios LTD | Jedrzej Racibor |
Customer experience
Rust+
BedrockTogether
User reviews
Rust+
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Useful app features
- 🔒 Notifications for base security
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed
- 🚀 Helpful for solo/small group players
- 🚀 Potential to reduce offline raids
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with servers
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Buggy camera quality
- 🔒 Requires Steam login only
- 🔋 Drains battery when used extensively
BedrockTogether
From 57K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Allows access to servers
- 💡 Useful for consoles without cross-platform support
- 🤩 Amazing app
- 🎉 Fantastic and free
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy/buggy
- 🔍 Troubleshooting needed
- 🕰️ Slow to update for new Minecraft versions
- 💤 Disconnects/crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery
Bugs and requests
Rust+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Endless login loop
- Server detection issues
- Crashes on certain devices
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add console support
- Integrate CCTV camera feeds
- Improve team chat functionality
- Add player list and server population info
- Allow login with other platforms (Xbox, PlayStation)
BedrockTogether
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to connect to servers
- Stops working after initial use
- Redirects to wrong server
- Freezes/crashes on load
Requested features
4 requests- Support for Nintendo Switch
- Faster updates for new Minecraft versions
- Improve reliability and stability
- Add option to disable ads without paying
In-app purchases
Rust+
No in-app purchases
BedrockTogether
- Turn off ads$7.99
Questions
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