# BedrockTogether vs MCCompanion

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCCompanion at none against BedrockTogether's 1. MCCompanion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). BedrockTogether's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 89). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BedrockTogether sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MCCompanion asks for nothing beyond the download.

MCCompanion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockTogether has 57K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of BedrockTogether's written reviews are positive against 75% of MCCompanion's.

BedrockTogether ships an update every 9 days, MCCompanion weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BedrockTogether | MCCompanion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrocktogether/id1534593376/reviews) | **[4.8 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mccompanion/id6747323142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jedrzej Racibor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534593378) | [Jens Collaert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820813592) |

## 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


### MCCompanion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mccompanion/id6747323142)

Easily connect your console to external Minecraft servers, making them appear as local games. This app optimizes your connection for better performance and battery efficiency. Enjoy seamless access to a vast array of custom servers and game modes.

**Highlights:** One-tap connection to Minecraft Bedrock servers, Intelligent relay for connection optimization, Cross-platform support (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile), UDP tunneling for zero added latency, Auto-discovery of servers on console, Battery efficient broadcasting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BedrockTogether free?

BedrockTogether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MCCompanion free?

MCCompanion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BedrockTogether or MCCompanion?

MCCompanion is rated higher. BedrockTogether averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while MCCompanion averages 4.8 from 89 ratings.

### Do BedrockTogether or MCCompanion have ads?

BedrockTogether shows ads; MCCompanion does not.

### Which is updated more often, BedrockTogether or MCCompanion?

BedrockTogether ships an update every 9 days, and MCCompanion weekly. Most recently, BedrockTogether was updated on October 18, 2026 and MCCompanion on October 16, 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.*