# Addons for Minecraft vs ADD

The clearest difference is monetization model: Addons for Minecraft at free with in-app purchases against ADD's subscription. Addons for Minecraft also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 8.5K). ADD's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Addons for Minecraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ADD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Addons for Minecraft against 4.6 for ADD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Addons for Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 80% of ADD's.

Addons for Minecraft ships an update monthly, ADD weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Addons for Minecraft | ADD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addons-for-minecraft/id1497320985/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/add-ons-for-minecraft-pe-mcpe/id1551084545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 80.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xuan Hien Phan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496274759) | [TRAN THI THUY DUONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535142912) |

## What reviewers say

### Addons for Minecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addons-for-minecraft/id1497320985)

Discover a vast collection of add-ons, maps, worlds, and multiplayer servers for Minecraft Pocket Edition. Enhance your gameplay with new content and connect with other players online. Explore endless possibilities for your virtual adventures.

**Highlights:** Tons of Addons, Tons of Maps, Tons of Skins, Online Multiplayer Servers, Free Trial Subscription

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 DAYS FREE THEN WEEKLY | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Mods. | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to install addons
- 🚀 Lots of great mods
- 💡 Provides free mods and premium options
- 🤩 Adds more fun to Minecraft

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some mods don't work or have issues
- 💰 Premium mods are expensive
- 🔍 Search function doesn't always work
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues with certain mods
- Crashing or freezing when trying to use some features
- Incompatibility with older devices or certain Minecraft versions

**Requested features**

- More diverse free mods
- Faster loading times
- Better compatibility with different Minecraft versions
- Ability to import custom skins


### ADD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/add-ons-for-minecraft-pe-mcpe/id1551084545)

Enhance your Minecraft gameplay with a vast collection of skins, mods, and add-ons. This app provides everything needed to refresh your game experience, offering a wide range of customization options. Access all features through an annual subscription after a free trial.

**Highlights:** Skins, Add-ons, Mods, Seeds, Game enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Version | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great mods, skins, and textures
- 👍 Lots of free and premium content
- 🤩 Awesome and high-quality content
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many premium add-ons
- 🔍 Limited free content
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Some mods don't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when downloading certain add-ons
- Compatibility issues with some Minecraft versions
- Frequent pop-ups and forced reviews

**Requested features**

- More free and high-quality mods
- Improved performance and stability
- Easier browsing and discovery of content
- Support for more Minecraft versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Addons for Minecraft free?

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

### Is ADD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Addons for Minecraft or ADD?

ADD is rated higher. Addons for Minecraft averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while ADD averages 4.6 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Addons for Minecraft or ADD have ads?

Both Addons for Minecraft and ADD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Addons for Minecraft or ADD?

Addons for Minecraft ships an update monthly, and ADD weekly. Most recently, Addons for Minecraft was updated on November 12, 2026 and ADD on November 12, 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.*