Comparison

MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) 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

MCSS (Minecraft Server Status)

Monitor your favorite Minecraft servers directly from your iPhone or iPad. View server status, player counts, and in-game logos without launching the game. You can also search for players, save their skins, and generate high-resolution avatar renders.

Highlights
  • Monitor Minecraft server status
  • View player counts and MOTD
  • Search for Minecraft players by username/UUID
  • Save player skins and generate avatar renders
  • Save favorite server addresses
  • Ad-free experience
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Add your favorite Minecraft servers right on your iPhone. Not a single ad. That's MCSS. New! Search for any Minecraft player by Username or UUID and save their skin! Want a high resolution render of your avatar? Customize the render and save directly to your photo library with ease! Need a specific player's UUID? Copy it directly from the new "User Search" page. Always forget that one address to that server you like? Just save it to MCSS, where you can access it on your iPhone any time. Check up on your servers and see the in-game server logo, MOTD (Message of The Day), and player count without logging into Minecraft. Save time by checking the online status of your personal Minecraft server, check to see how many of your friends are online, and more. Consider supporting the developer by unlocking all of the extra cosmetic features within the app, including custom server names, light and dark themes, and more!

About

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

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
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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

MCSS (Minecraft Server Status)4 screens
BedrockConnect for Minecraft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) at 100% against BedrockConnect for Minecraft's 51%. MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) also leads on ads (none vs shown). BedrockConnect for Minecraft's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 7). 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. MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

BedrockConnect for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of MCSS (Minecraft Server Status)'s written reviews are positive against 51% of BedrockConnect for Minecraft's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) ships an update monthly, BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) versus BedrockConnect for Minecraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCSS (Minecraft Server Status)BedrockConnect for Minecraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (7 ratings)4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better51.0% of reviews
Number of ratings73.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGryzle LLCGKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Customer experience

MCSS (Minecraft Server Status)

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

All ratings3,340 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative38.0%

Bugs and requests

MCSS (Minecraft Server Status)

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

1 purchases

MCSS (Minecraft Server Status)

One-time1
  • Unlock All$0.99
7 purchases

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

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

Questions

Is MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) free?
MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) 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, MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is rated higher. MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.
Do MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) or BedrockConnect for Minecraft have ads?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) does not.
Which is updated more often, MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) or BedrockConnect for Minecraft?
MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) ships an update monthly, and BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 8 days. Most recently, MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) was updated on October 16, 2026 and BedrockConnect for Minecraft on October 23, 2026.

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