# LiveKit vs SeedMap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiveKit at 78% against SeedMap's 29%. LiveKit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SeedMap's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LiveKit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SeedMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LiveKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of LiveKit's written reviews are positive against 29% of SeedMap's.

LiveKit ships an update every 2 weeks, SeedMap every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveKit | SeedMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livekit/id1550358825/reviews)** | [2.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seedmap-explore-your-seeds/id6748603237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philip Lindner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498827287) | [Tim Heide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753779020) |

## 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 |


### SeedMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seedmap-explore-your-seeds/id6748603237)

Discover and navigate Minecraft worlds with interactive biome maps, structure finding, and route planning. Save favorite locations and find thousands of seeds for your next adventure. Compatible with Java and Bedrock editions.

**Highlights:** Interactive biome maps, Structure finder, Route planning, Bookmark system, Seed finder, Cross-platform compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SeedMap Pro Subscription | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveKit free?

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

### Is SeedMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveKit or SeedMap?

LiveKit is rated higher. LiveKit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while SeedMap averages 2.3 from 19 ratings.

### Do LiveKit or SeedMap have ads?

Neither LiveKit nor SeedMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveKit or SeedMap?

LiveKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and SeedMap every 4 days. Most recently, LiveKit was updated on September 16, 2026 and SeedMap on September 24, 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.*