# Rust+ vs BedrockTogether

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rust+ | BedrockTogether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rust-plus/id1487691681/reviews) | **[4.5 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrocktogether/id1534593376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **57K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **54.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Facepunch Studios LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/419330495) | [Jedrzej Racibor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534593378) |

## What reviewers say

### Rust+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rust-plus/id1487691681)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time server updates, Team communication, Map exploration, Remote device control, Push notifications, In-game news updates

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful app features
- 🔒 Notifications for base security
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed
- 🚀 Helpful for solo/small group players
- 🚀 Potential to reduce offline raids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with servers
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Buggy camera quality
- 🔒 Requires Steam login only
- 🔋 Drains battery when used extensively

**Reported bugs**

- Endless login loop
- Server detection issues
- Crashes on certain devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrocktogether/id1534593376)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect to Bedrock Edition servers, Appear as LAN server on console, Simple connection without DNS rerouting, Supports Xbox and PlayStation, Troubleshooting guide included

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn off ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Allows access to servers
- 💡 Useful for consoles without cross-platform support
- 🤩 Amazing app
- 🎉 Fantastic and free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy/buggy
- 🔍 Troubleshooting needed
- 🕰️ Slow to update for new Minecraft versions
- 💤 Disconnects/crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to servers
- Stops working after initial use
- Redirects to wrong server
- Freezes/crashes on load

**Requested features**

- Support for Nintendo Switch
- Faster updates for new Minecraft versions
- Improve reliability and stability
- Add option to disable ads without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rust+ free?

Rust+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BedrockTogether free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rust+ or BedrockTogether?

BedrockTogether is rated higher. Rust+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while BedrockTogether averages 4.5 from 57K ratings.

### Do Rust+ or BedrockTogether have ads?

BedrockTogether shows ads; Rust+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rust+ or BedrockTogether?

Rust+ ships an update every 3 months, and BedrockTogether every 9 days. Most recently, Rust+ was updated on September 19, 2026 and BedrockTogether on September 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.*