# Addons vs Maps for Minecraft PE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maps for Minecraft PE at none against Addons's 5. Maps for Minecraft PE also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Addons's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 301) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Addons sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Maps for Minecraft PE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Addons holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Addons has 32K ratings behind it against 301, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Addons's written reviews are positive against 53% of Maps for Minecraft PE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Addons | Maps for Minecraft PE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addons-mods-for-minecraft-pe/id1585626467/reviews)** | [4.4 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-minecraft-pe-mcmap/id1591172205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 301 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pham Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585626469) | [Yu Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591172207) |

## What reviewers say

### Addons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addons-mods-for-minecraft-pe/id1585626467)

Discover and install a vast collection of free mods, skins, and maps for Minecraft PE. Enhance your gameplay with new furniture, weapons, shaders, vehicles, and more. Create and customize your character's appearance with a 3D skin editor.

**Highlights:** Extensive collection of free mods, Furniture, weapons, and vehicle mods, Popular shader packs, Diverse map selection, 3D skin creator and editor, Direct installation of add-ons

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Member | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Member | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great mods and addons
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Lots of free content
- 😊 Enjoyable user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind premium
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in some mods
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Mods and addons not working as expected
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices

**Requested features**

- More free mods and addons
- Improved search and discovery
- Better mod compatibility testing
- Reduced reliance on premium content


### Maps for Minecraft PE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-for-minecraft-pe-mcmap/id1591172205)

Discover and install hundreds of maps and mods for Minecraft Pocket Edition with a single tap. Explore diverse worlds, from cities and adventures to mini-games and parkour challenges. Enjoy seamless integration with the game.

**Highlights:** Browse hundreds of maps and mods, One-tap installation, Diverse world types (cities, PvP, parkour), Includes descriptions and screenshots, Seamless game integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free to use
- 🤩 Inspiring builds
- 👍 Lots of content
- 👍 Good maps
- 👍 Cool app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Maps/worlds not loading
- 🐛 Cannot see pictures/mods
- 🐛 Download not working
- 🐛 Ads before download
- 🐛 App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Maps and worlds won't load
- Pictures and mods are not visible (gray screen)
- Download button plays ad but doesn't download
- App crashes when scrolling through maps
- Content not loading even with good network connection

**Requested features**

- Fix inability to see pictures/mods
- Fix maps and worlds not loading
- Fix download functionality
- Support for version 1.80+
- Ability to search and like maps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Addons free?

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

### Is Maps for Minecraft PE free?

Maps for Minecraft PE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Addons or Maps for Minecraft PE?

Addons is rated higher. Addons averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Maps for Minecraft PE averages 4.4 from 301 ratings.

### Do Addons or Maps for Minecraft PE have ads?

Both Addons and Maps for Minecraft PE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Addons or Maps for Minecraft PE?

Addons ships an update every 2 months, and Maps for Minecraft PE every 2 months. Most recently, Addons was updated on November 8, 2026 and Maps for Minecraft PE on November 7, 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.*