# LiveKit vs BedrockConnect for Minecraft

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveKit | BedrockConnect for Minecraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livekit/id1550358825/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 50.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philip Lindner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498827287) | [GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731438269) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livekit/id1550358825)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiveKit+ 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| LiveKit+ 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Height Map | $1.99 | one-time |
| Console | $2.99 | one-time |
| Biome Map | $2.99 | one-time |
| Biome Highlights | $4.99 | one-time |


### BedrockConnect for Minecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| BedrockConnect - Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $22.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for Minecraft on Xbox
- 👍 Works well for custom servers
- 👍 Allows use of texture packs outside marketplace
- 👍 Reliable and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Texture packs not working or loading properly
- 🐛 Disconnection issues when joining servers
- 🐛 Outdated app versions causing compatibility problems
- 🔋 Crashes and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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