Comparison

BedrockTogether vs XB | Controller App For Xbox

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 supported Minecraft servers from your console, including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Simply enter the server address and port, and join directly from the game's friends tab. It offers a direct connection without needing a computer or DNS changes.

Highlights
  • Connect to supported servers
  • Direct console integration
  • No computer or DNS changes needed
  • Ready-to-join partnered server list
  • Save favorite servers
  • Ad-free version available
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

XB | Controller App For Xbox

Transform your phone into an Xbox remote for seamless navigation and streaming. Enjoy a significantly faster response time than official apps, allowing effortless control of your console and favorite applications without a physical controller.

Highlights
  • Phone as Xbox remote
  • Fast response time
  • Seamless navigation
  • App access
  • Streaming control
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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XB Controller App | Remote for Xbox Turn your phone into an Xbox remote controller. Ideal for streaming and basic navigation when your controller is unavailable. Enjoy a seamless response time of 10x faster than the official Xbox app. Navigate your Xbox effortlessly, access your favorite apps, and enjoy control without the hassle of a physical controller or dead batteries. The app is designed for simplicity and convenience. Its user-friendly interface ensures that anyone can easily pick it up and start using it immediately. Whether you need to browse your game library, stream your favorite shows, or adjust settings, enjoy quick and reliable performance. Ensure you are never left without control of your Xbox. Experience the ease of using your phone as a remote. This app is not an official Xbox app published by, affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft. The app uses interfaces that Microsoft can remove from the game console at any time without prior notice. Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/cdc33ff1-97d1-4829-b95b-daf4a7a3d383 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BedrockTogether3 screens
XB | Controller App For Xbox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: XB | Controller App For Xbox at none against BedrockTogether's shown. BedrockTogether's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 36%) and ratings volume (59K vs 2.5K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and XB | Controller App For Xbox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BedrockTogether against 4.5 for XB | Controller App For Xbox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockTogether has 59K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of BedrockTogether's written reviews are positive against 36% of XB | Controller App For Xbox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BedrockTogether ships an update every 5 days, XB | Controller App For Xbox every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BedrockTogether versus XB | Controller App For Xbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedrockTogetherXB | Controller App For Xbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (59K ratings)4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews — better36.2% of reviews
Number of ratings59K — better2.5K
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJedrzej RaciborSimpleDev LLC

Customer experience

BedrockTogether

All ratings58,817 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews1,670 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative35.9%

XB | Controller App For Xbox

All ratings2,487 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral11.2%
Negative52.7%

User reviews

BedrockTogether

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Allows access to servers
  • 💡 Useful for consoles without cross-platform support
  • 🤩 Amazing app
  • 🎉 Fantastic and free

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy/buggy
  • 🔍 Troubleshooting needed
  • 🕰️ Slow to update for new Minecraft versions
  • 💤 Disconnects/crashes
  • 🔋 Drains battery

XB | Controller App For Xbox

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for controlling Xbox
  • 💡 Helpful when controller is broken

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔍 Difficulty identifying Xbox devices

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

XB | Controller App For Xbox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Buttons not responding as expected
  • Unexpected charges/subscriptions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to name Xbox devices
  • Support for all controller buttons
  • Ability to use app without logging into Xbox

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BedrockTogether

One-time1
  • Turn off ads$7.99
1 purchases

XB | Controller App For Xbox

Subscriptions1
  • Controller for Xbox - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BedrockTogether free?
BedrockTogether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XB | Controller App For Xbox free?
XB | Controller App For Xbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BedrockTogether or XB | Controller App For Xbox?
XB | Controller App For Xbox is rated higher. BedrockTogether averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while XB | Controller App For Xbox averages 4.5 from 2.5K ratings.
Do BedrockTogether or XB | Controller App For Xbox have ads?
BedrockTogether shows ads; XB | Controller App For Xbox does not.
Which is updated more often, BedrockTogether or XB | Controller App For Xbox?
BedrockTogether ships an update every 5 days, and XB | Controller App For Xbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, BedrockTogether was updated on November 4, 2026 and XB | Controller App For Xbox on November 4, 2026.

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