# SMART Mirror vs BedrockConnect for Minecraft

The clearest difference is rating: BedrockConnect for Minecraft at 4.5 against SMART Mirror's 2.9. BedrockConnect for Minecraft also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). SMART Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BedrockConnect for Minecraft sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SMART Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

BedrockConnect for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of SMART Mirror's written reviews are positive against 51% of BedrockConnect for Minecraft's.

SMART Mirror ships an update every 3 months, BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMART Mirror | BedrockConnect for Minecraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-mirror/id1569415474/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **51.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMART Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/433502125) | [GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731438269) |

## What reviewers say

### SMART Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-mirror/id1569415474)

Wirelessly mirror your device's screen to a compatible interactive display. Simply open the app, enter a connection code, and start sharing your content instantly.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, Connect via code, Compatible with SMART Boards, iQ embedded computing support, Easy setup

**In-app purchases:** none


### BedrockConnect for Minecraft

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

Connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any Minecraft Bedrock Edition server. Enjoy custom texture packs and cross-platform multiplayer with friends. Simple setup and no technical knowledge required.

**Highlights:** Connect consoles to any Bedrock server, Custom texture packs on console, Server browser with live info, Cross-platform multiplayer, 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 SMART Mirror free?

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

### Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMART Mirror or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft is rated higher. SMART Mirror averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do SMART Mirror or BedrockConnect for Minecraft have ads?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; SMART Mirror does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMART Mirror or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?

SMART Mirror ships an update every 3 months, and BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 6 days. Most recently, SMART Mirror was updated on October 22, 2026 and BedrockConnect for Minecraft on October 27, 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.*