Comparison

LiveKit vs BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LiveKit

This real-time map application provides server administrators with tools to manage players and server settings. Players can view live map updates, track player movements, and set custom markers for navigation. It's designed for performance on Bukkit-based servers.

Highlights
  • Real-time player tracking
  • Admin player management (ban, kick, inventory)
  • Server setting control (gamemode, weather, time)
  • Player-created markers and navigation
  • Multiple map view types
  • Live block change updates
Features
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See what your players are up to at any time, from anywhere. LiveKit is a new live map for Bukkit based servers (Spigot, Paper etc.). It is build with performance in mind and delivers a real time live map experience. Over 3000 servers already support LiveKit and the number is rising everyday Features for Admins: - Ban, Kick Players - Change Gamemode - Give Items - Open Player Inventories (Delete unwanted items) - Set Global Markers - Full Console Access - Enable/Disable Whitelist - Manage Whitelist - Manage Weather and Time Features for Players: - Bed Spawn Location - Set Custom Markers - Compass to navigate - Different Map Types (Biomes, Height Map) - Real Time block changes - Player movement - Player Actions (Block breaking, Block placing) more features to come!

About

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any third-party Minecraft Bedrock server. This app enables cross-platform multiplayer and allows the use of custom texture packs on supported servers, transforming your console gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Connect consoles to any Bedrock server
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • Custom texture packs on console
  • Server browser with live info
  • Simple one-minute setup
  • Automatic texture pack updates
Features
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BedrockConnect is your ultimate multiplayer companion for Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Finally connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any third-party server and enjoy custom texture packs! PLAY ON ANY SERVER For the first time ever, connect your console to thousands of community servers worldwide. Whether you're on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch - BedrockConnect makes it possible to join servers that were previously PC and mobile only. No complicated setup. No technical knowledge required. Just connect and play with friends across all platforms. CUSTOM TEXTURE PACKS ON CONSOLE Always wanted to use texture packs on your console? BedrockConnect lets you download and apply custom texture packs on supported servers. Transform your game's look with community-created resource packs - something that was never possible on consoles before! KEY FEATURES • Connect PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch to any Bedrock server • Server Browser with live player counts, ping, and version info • Featured Servers - Discover the best community servers • Custom Texture Packs on supported servers • Automatic texture pack updates • Cross-platform multiplayer made easy • Simple one-minute setup HOW TO CONNECT 1. Open BedrockConnect and tap the + button 2. Enter the server IP and port 3. Tap Start - the server appears in your friends list 4. Join from your console and play! For texture packs: 1. Enable texture packs in settings 2. Select your resource pack 3. Join a supported server 4. The pack downloads automatically! REQUIREMENTS • Console and phone must be on the same WiFi network • Disable VPN and ad blockers for best results • Premium unlocks all features including ad-free experience SUPPORT Join our Discord community at https://discord.bedrockhub.io for help, tips, and to connect with thousands of other players. Note: Only texture packs with textures, sounds, and particles are supported. Shaders, mods, addons, and skin packs are not compatible. DISCLAIMER BedrockConnect is an independent third-party application created by the community. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Mojang, Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo in any way. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://bedrockconnect.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://bedrockconnect.app/privacy

Screenshots

LiveKit4 screens
BedrockConnect for Minecraft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LiveKit at none against BedrockConnect for Minecraft's shown. LiveKit also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 51%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). BedrockConnect for Minecraft's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 30). 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. LiveKit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BedrockConnect for Minecraft sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveKit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.4K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of LiveKit's written reviews are positive against 51% of BedrockConnect for Minecraft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveKit ships an update every 2 weeks, BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LiveKit versus BedrockConnect for Minecraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveKitBedrockConnect for Minecraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30 ratings) — better4.5 (3.4K ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better50.6% of reviews
Number of ratings303.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilip LindnerGKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

LiveKit

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

All ratings3,444 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews350 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.3%

Bugs and requests

LiveKit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Texture packs not applying correctly on servers
  • Inability to join servers due to 'outdated' version
  • Disconnections and failed connections when loading resources
  • Crashes and freezes when trying to join servers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for animation packs and shaders
  • Allow use of more than one texture pack per server
  • Improve update times to stay current with Minecraft versions
  • Expand server support beyond the featured list

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LiveKit

Subscriptions2
  • LiveKit+ 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • LiveKit+ 6 Months7 Days trial$17.996 Months
One-time4
  • Height Map$1.99
  • Console$2.99
  • Biome Map$2.99
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  • Biome Highlights$4.99
7 purchases

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

Subscriptions7
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • BedrockConnect Premium$2.991 Month
  • BedrockConnect Premium$3.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • BedrockConnect Premium$4.491 Month
  • BedrockConnect - Premium$17.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
  • BedrockConnect Premium$22.991 Year

Questions

Is LiveKit free?
LiveKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveKit or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?
LiveKit is rated higher. LiveKit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.
Do LiveKit or BedrockConnect for Minecraft have ads?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; LiveKit does not.
Which is updated more often, LiveKit or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?
LiveKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 3 days. Most recently, LiveKit was updated on November 7, 2026 and BedrockConnect for Minecraft on November 9, 2026.

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