Comparison

Addons for Minecraft vs Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Addons for Minecraft

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
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MCPE ADDONS, MAPS, WORLDS & MULTIPLAYER SERVERS FOR MINECRAFT. - Tons of Addons. - Tons of Maps. - Tons of Skins. - Online Multiplayer Servers. Disclaimer: This is a third party app. We are not affiliated with Mojang AB. Subscription plans: - 7 days free trial then monthly subscription - Or Buy one time and use forever •Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. •You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. •Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. •The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. •When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. •Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/iosdevelopers/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iosdevelopers/privacy-policy

About

Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE

Discover over 1000 shader and texture packs to enhance your Minecraft Pocket Edition experience. Easily import them into your game for realistic visuals and custom block creation. Compatible with most devices and the latest MCPE versions.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 shaders and texture packs
  • Automatic game import
  • Customizable texture maker
  • Compatible with all devices
  • Supports latest MCPE versions
Features
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With our app, you will find more than 1000+ minecraft texture packs absolutely compatible with minecraft 1.26 minecraft 1.21 Tiny Takeover (Support Minecraft Patched / BETA / Preview) We will give all Minecraft PE fans out there a little fairy dust without paying any fee! Because the Master Minecraft Pocket Edition had updates (from 1.20+) that inserted Render Dragon - it is the new rendering engine that does not support shader among other things. So we were really sorry to say that it affected all shaders for minecraft or addons players added to their MCPE world. Many shaders now support the latest update through Render Dragon or deferred rendering in the Minecraft Preview, but check the creator's community for compatibility. • Odysius Deferred Shader: Provides vibrant, bright lighting and realistic water with sun reflections and an impressive underwater view. • Complementary Re-Imagined: Praised for exceptional quality, detail, and performance, this is a highly-regarded option for users with capable devices. • Harmony Voxil: A high-end shader with many features, though it may require a powerful device (doesn't work on iOS). • BSL Shaders - Complementary Shaders - RTX Realistic (Ray tracing) - Derivative shader: These shaders include realtime shadows, fresh animation, volumetric light, ambient occlusion, bloom, customizable clouds and water. (Sadly it only works for Java Edition) TOP 10 Shaders for minecraft 1.21 suggestions that you could try: - Solar Shader for lower-end devices - NRRDS Shaders - YSSBE Shader - NewB X Legacy - R-Drag Shader - Bumbli Graphics - Universal Pack - Omega Fancy Shader - Bicubic Shader (BSBE) - SEUS PE Shader - TTW Shader Features: - Over 1000+ shaders and texture packs: Choose from a wide variety of shaders and texture packs to create the perfect seasonal atmosphere. - Easy to use: Simply download the shader or texture pack you want and our app will automatically import it into your game. - Compatible with all devices: You can enjoy the realistic shaders and texture packs on your iPhone or iPad. - Texture Maker: Custom your own blocks and import into Minecraft! You also can importing it into Crafting and Building, Eerskraft, Craftsman or some other games which allows third-party tools to edit behavior or resource packs. *This tool requires the official MCPE game. NAME, LENGTH AND PRICES OF OUR PUBLICATIONS/SERVICES: - Premium Monthly - first 3 days for free, then you will be charged for $3.99/Month. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - You can cancel your subscription via: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Privacy policy: https://www.pamobile.co/privacy-policy.html - Term of use: https://www.pamobile.co/terms-conditions.html So what are you waiting for? Texture Pack and Minecraft Shaders download now and start creating your own world! DISCLAIMER Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE is an unofficial application for Minecraft Pocket Edition and not affiliated in any way with Mojang AB, its name, trademark and other aspects of the application are all property of Mojang AB or their respectful owner. All rights reserved. In accordance with http://account.mojang.com/documents/brand_guidelines

Screenshots

Addons for Minecraft4 screens
Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Addons for Minecraft at 4.6 against Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE's 4.0. Addons for Minecraft also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 61%) and ratings volume (38K vs 1.1K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Addons for Minecraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Addons for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Addons for Minecraft has 38K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Addons for Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 61% of Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Addons for Minecraft ships an update monthly, Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Addons for Minecraft versus Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddons for MinecraftShaders Texture Packs for MCPE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (38K ratings) — better4.0 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings38K — better1.1K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.6 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXuan Hien PhanPAMG

Customer experience

Addons for Minecraft

All ratings37,840 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews2,154 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative10.2%

Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE

All ratings1,076 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative20.1%
Written reviews522 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral10.7%
Negative27.8%

User reviews

Addons for Minecraft

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great shaders
  • 👍 Variety of mods and texture packs
  • 💡 Free to use
  • 🤩 Awesome app overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some mods/shaders don't work
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 💸 Premium features are expensive

Bugs and requests

Addons for Minecraft

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Texture packs not working as expected
  • Crashes or freezes when downloading certain mods
  • White/black screen issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More realistic water shaders
  • Better furniture/building mods
  • Improved shader/mod compatibility
  • Clearer instructions on how to use

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Addons for Minecraft

Subscriptions2
  • 3 DAYS FREE THEN WEEKLY3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock All Mods.$9.99
3 purchases

Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE

Subscriptions2
  • CUSTOM TEXTURE PACK3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is Addons for Minecraft free?
Addons for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE free?
Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Addons for Minecraft or Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE?
Addons for Minecraft is rated higher. Addons for Minecraft averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE averages 4.0 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Addons for Minecraft or Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE have ads?
Both Addons for Minecraft and Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE show ads.
Which is updated more often, Addons for Minecraft or Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE?
Addons for Minecraft ships an update monthly, and Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Addons for Minecraft was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shaders Texture Packs for MCPE on October 27, 2026.

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