Comparison

BedrockTogether vs Cliff Timer

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

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.

Highlights
  • Lightning height calculation
  • Lightning distance calculation
  • Uses physics formulas
  • Simple stopwatch interface
  • Real-time results
Features
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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.

Screenshots

BedrockTogether3 screens
Cliff Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BedrockTogether versus Cliff Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedrockTogetherCliff Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (59K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJedrzej RaciborFrank Schipani

Customer experience

BedrockTogether

All ratings58,558 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews1,647 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative36.1%

Cliff Timer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

1 purchases

BedrockTogether

One-time1
  • Turn off ads$7.99
3 purchases

Cliff Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lightning Distance Access$1.99

Questions

Is BedrockTogether free?
BedrockTogether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cliff Timer free?
Cliff Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BedrockTogether or Cliff Timer?
Cliff Timer is rated higher. BedrockTogether averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Cliff Timer averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do BedrockTogether or Cliff Timer have ads?
BedrockTogether shows ads; Cliff Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, BedrockTogether or Cliff Timer?
BedrockTogether ships an update every 9 days, and Cliff Timer every 5 months. Most recently, BedrockTogether was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cliff Timer on October 2, 2026.

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