# BedrockTogether vs Cliff Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BedrockTogether | Cliff Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrocktogether/id1534593376/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cliff-timer-height-measurer/id6736556211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jedrzej Racibor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534593378) | [Frank Schipani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772378774) |

## What reviewers say

### BedrockTogether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrocktogether/id1534593376)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn off ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Cliff Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cliff-timer-height-measurer/id6736556211)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Lightning Distance Access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*