BedrockTogether vs BridgePlay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
BridgePlay
Easily connect to your Minecraft Bedrock servers from your phone. Make your favorite servers appear as LAN worlds on your console without complex network settings. Simply save the server address, activate it, and join directly from Minecraft.
- Save Minecraft Bedrock server addresses
- Display servers as LAN worlds on console
- No console network settings required
- Step-by-step console help
- Built-in diagnostics
- No account sign-up needed
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Save your Minecraft Bedrock servers and make them show up on your console as if they were in your own home. Consoles only list the official servers — joining your favorite server usually takes tutorials and messy network settings. BridgePlay solves it from your phone: save the server address, tap Activate, and it appears in Minecraft under Play → Worlds as a LAN world. No console settings touched. HOW IT WORKS 1. Save your Bedrock server's address. 2. Activate it — BridgePlay makes it visible on your WiFi network. 3. Open Minecraft on your console and find it under Play → Worlds. NO HASSLE • No accounts, no sign-up: everything stays on your phone. • States and errors in plain language — the app tells you what happened and what to do. • Step-by-step help for Xbox and PlayStation. • Built-in diagnostics if the server doesn't show up. FREE TO PLAY, PREMIUM IF YOU WANT MORE Connecting to your servers is and will stay free. Premium is a one-time purchase that removes ads and unlocks unlimited favorites and history. REQUIREMENTS • Your phone and console must be on the same WiFi network. • With the usual connection, BridgePlay must stay open on screen while you play. With Join directly you can close it after joining. • Doesn't work on Nintendo Switch. • Works with Minecraft Bedrock servers (the console/mobile/Windows edition). This app is not affiliated with Mojang, Microsoft, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, or Minecraft.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BridgePlay at 5.0 against BedrockTogether's 4.5. BedrockTogether's advantage is ratings volume (59K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. BedrockTogether sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BridgePlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BridgePlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockTogether has 59K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BedrockTogether ships an update every 5 days, BridgePlay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BedrockTogether | BridgePlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (59K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jedrzej Racibor | Maurizzio Penalba |
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
BridgePlay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BedrockTogether
- Turn off ads$7.99
BridgePlay
- BridgePlay Premium$2.99
Questions
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