Comparison

BedrockTogether vs Luminous Needs

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

Head to head
About

BedrockTogether

Connect to any Bedrock Edition server directly from your Xbox or PlayStation without complex DNS changes. This utility app simplifies joining multiplayer worlds by making them appear as LAN servers. Enjoy a more accessible way to play Minecraft multiplayer on consoles.

Highlights
  • Connect to Bedrock Edition servers
  • Appear as LAN server on console
  • Simple connection without DNS rerouting
  • Supports Xbox and PlayStation
  • Troubleshooting guide included
Features
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BedrockTogether helps Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players connect to supported servers from compatible console platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Any server shows up as a local network game on your console, so you can join it directly from the game — no computer required, no DNS changes. How it works: 1. Enter the server's address and port in the app. 2. Tap "Run". 3. Open your game and go to the Friends/Worlds tab. 4. The server appears as a local game — tap it and play. Compatibility: • Any device that can browse local network games in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition • A second connection method is available for devices that can't see local network games directly, using an in-game friends list instead Other features: • A ready-to-join list of partnered servers • Save your favorite servers for quick access • Ad-free version available in the app The app is free and ad-supported. If you'd prefer no ads, the ad-free version is available from Info → Ad-free Version, and also lets you save more than two favorites and hide the partnered servers list. Notes: • Your phone and game device must be on the same network. • Keep the app open while you play. • Realms are not supported. Support: For any issue, join our Discord: discord.gg/PDEfcUaKFj Disclaimer: BedrockTogether is an independently developed, third-party utility. It is not made by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Mojang Studios, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, or any platform holder. NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.

About

Luminous Needs

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Luminous Needs is a cool app for controlling LED display masks. You can change the display text and display effects in the app. It provides various and interesting animations and pictures to satisfy your desire for performance. You can also take photos or read the display effects from album pictures. , cool and diverse gameplay to make your mask equipment unique.

Screenshots

BedrockTogether3 screens
Luminous Needs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luminous Needs at none against BedrockTogether's 1. Luminous Needs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). BedrockTogether's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. BedrockTogether sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Luminous Needs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BedrockTogether ships an update every 9 days, Luminous Needs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BedrockTogether versus Luminous Needs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedrockTogetherLuminous Needs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (57K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings57K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJedrzej RaciborShenzhen Wisdom Connect Technology Co., Ltd

Bugs and requests

BedrockTogether

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to servers
  • Stops working after initial use
  • Redirects to wrong server
  • Freezes/crashes on load

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for Nintendo Switch
  • Faster updates for new Minecraft versions
  • Improve reliability and stability
  • Add option to disable ads without paying

Luminous Needs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BedrockTogether

One-time1
  • Turn off ads$7.99
None

Luminous Needs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BedrockTogether free?
BedrockTogether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luminous Needs free?
Luminous Needs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BedrockTogether or Luminous Needs have ads?
BedrockTogether shows ads; Luminous Needs does not.
Which is updated more often, BedrockTogether or Luminous Needs?
BedrockTogether ships an update every 9 days, and Luminous Needs every 3 weeks. Most recently, BedrockTogether was updated on September 27, 2026 and Luminous Needs on September 20, 2026.

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