BedrockTogether vs Cliff Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect to Bedrock Edition servers
- Appear as LAN server on console
- Simple connection without DNS rerouting
- Supports Xbox and PlayStation
- Troubleshooting guide included
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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.
Cliff Timer
Calculate the height of lightning strikes using a simple stopwatch and physics formulas. Measure the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder to determine distance and height.
- Lightning height calculation
- Lightning distance calculation
- Uses physics formulas
- Simple stopwatch interface
- Real-time results
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Cliff Timer is a simple and powerful app that lets you measure real-world distances using just a stopwatch and basic physics. By timing how long it takes for an object to fall, you can estimate the height of cliffs and other drops, or measure how far away a storm is by counting the seconds between lightning and thunder. Designed to be easy to use while still based on real equations, Cliff Timer turns quick observations into meaningful measurements, making it perfect for outdoor exploration, learning, or satisfying your curiosity about the world around you. This app uses the formula for height, h=12⋅g⋅t^2, and the formula for lightning, d=t/5. Start the stopwatch, and the app will give you the information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cliff Timer at 100% against BedrockTogether's 55%. Cliff Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). BedrockTogether's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (59K vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. BedrockTogether sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cliff Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cliff Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockTogether has 59K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of BedrockTogether's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cliff Timer's.
BedrockTogether ships an update every 9 days, Cliff Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BedrockTogether | Cliff Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (59K ratings) | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jedrzej Racibor | Frank Schipani |
Customer experience
BedrockTogether
Cliff Timer
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
Cliff Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BedrockTogether
- Turn off ads$7.99
Cliff Timer
- Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly$5.991 Year
- Lightning Distance Access$1.99
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