# BDFD vs BedrockConnect for Minecraft

The clearest difference is rating: BedrockConnect for Minecraft at 4.5 against BDFD's 4.0. BedrockConnect for Minecraft also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 87) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). BDFD's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 51%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BDFD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and BedrockConnect for Minecraft sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BedrockConnect for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.3K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of BDFD's written reviews are positive against 51% of BedrockConnect for Minecraft's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BDFD ships an update every 2 weeks, BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BDFD | BedrockConnect for Minecraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bdfd-bot-designer/id1495536477/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jakub Tomana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495536476) | [GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731438269) |

## What reviewers say

### BDFD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bdfd-bot-designer/id1495536477)

Design and deploy custom bots for Discord servers without needing to code. Create a variety of bots, from fun additions to moderation tools, and engage your community with unique commands. The app handles hosting on its own servers, not your device.

**Highlights:** No-code bot creation, Custom command building, Command template store, Managed bot hosting, Community support and tutorials, Premium advanced features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 premium point | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2 premium points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4 premium points | $7.99 | one-time |
| 8 premium points | $13.99 | one-time |
| 16 premium points | $24.99 | one-time |
| 24 premium points | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple bot creation
- 💡 Helpful for beginners
- 🔥 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Limited hosting time
- 💸 Ads required for hosting
- 🔒 Login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Bot goes offline unexpectedly
- Commands not working as expected
- Hosting time not updating correctly
- Invite link not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add 24/7 hosting option
- Expand command and variable limits
- Implement premium subscription
- Improve tutorial and documentation
- Add support for more coding languages


### 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 BDFD free?

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

### Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BDFD or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft is rated higher. BDFD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do BDFD or BedrockConnect for Minecraft have ads?

Both BDFD and BedrockConnect for Minecraft show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BDFD or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?

BDFD ships an update every 2 weeks, and BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 8 days. Most recently, BDFD was updated on October 10, 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.*