# Rust+ vs BedrockConnect for Minecraft

The clearest difference is rating: BedrockConnect for Minecraft at 4.5 against Rust+'s 3.9. 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.

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.

BedrockConnect for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 51% positive.

Rust+ ships an update every 3 months, BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rust+ | BedrockConnect for Minecraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rust-plus/id1487691681/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Facepunch Studios LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/419330495) | [GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731438269) |

## 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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)


### BedrockConnect for Minecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| BedrockConnect - Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $22.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for Minecraft on Xbox
- 👍 Works well for custom servers
- 👍 Allows use of texture packs outside marketplace
- 👍 Reliable and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Texture packs not working or loading properly
- 🐛 Disconnection issues when joining servers
- 🐛 Outdated app versions causing compatibility problems
- 🔋 Crashes and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 from 3.3K 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 15, 2026 and BedrockConnect for Minecraft on October 15, 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.*