Comparison

Rust+ 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any Minecraft Bedrock Edition server. Enjoy custom texture packs and cross-platform multiplayer with friends. Simple setup and no technical knowledge required.

Highlights
  • Connect consoles to any Bedrock server
  • Custom texture packs on console
  • Server browser with live info
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • One-minute setup
  • Automatic texture pack updates
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

Rust+4 screens
BedrockConnect for Minecraft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BedrockConnect for Minecraft at 4.5 against Rust+'s 4.0. BedrockConnect for Minecraft also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Rust+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BedrockConnect for Minecraft sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rust+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BedrockConnect for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 51% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rust+ ships an update every 3 months, BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rust+ versus BedrockConnect for Minecraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRust+BedrockConnect for Minecraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings)4.5 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews — better50.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K2.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFacepunch Studios LTDGKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

Rust+

All ratings1,173 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews643 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative39.0%

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

All ratings2,941 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral11.2%
Negative38.2%

User reviews

Rust+

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What 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

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

From 2.9K 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

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)

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

None

Rust+

No in-app purchases

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 Rust+ free?
Rust+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rust+ or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is rated higher. Rust+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Rust+ or BedrockConnect for Minecraft have ads?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; Rust+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Rust+ or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?
Rust+ ships an update every 3 months, and BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 8 days. Most recently, Rust+ was updated on October 1, 2026 and BedrockConnect for Minecraft on October 1, 2026.

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