MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) vs MCCompanion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
MCCompanion
Easily connect your console to external Minecraft servers, making them appear as local games. This app optimizes your connection for better performance and battery efficiency. Enjoy seamless access to a vast array of custom servers and game modes.
- One-tap connection to Minecraft Bedrock servers
- Intelligent relay for connection optimization
- Cross-platform support (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile)
- UDP tunneling for zero added latency
- Auto-discovery of servers on console
- Battery efficient broadcasting
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MCCompanion is an unofficial, independent companion app for players not affiliated with or endorsed by Mojang or Microsoft. Connect Consoles to Any Server Play on external servers from your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch. MCCompanion broadcasts servers as local LAN games, so you can join any Bedrock server without restrictions no complicated setup required. Server Management Save and organize multiple servers, switch between them instantly, and monitor your connection in real time. Built-in relay selection ensures the fastest, most stable connection no matter where you are in the world. A Wiki Always at Your Fingertips A full, searchable Minecraft wiki covering mobs, blocks, biomes, dimensions, enchantments, potions, crafting recipes, structures, and more. No browser needed. Skin Studio View your skin in stunning 3D, edit it with built-in drawing tools, and manage multiple skins in one place. Supports both Java and Bedrock skins via Geyser. Player Lookup Search any player by username to view their profile, stats, and 3D skin preview whether they play Java or Bedrock Edition. MCCompanion is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mojang Studios or Microsoft. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang AB.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MCCompanion at 4.8 against MCSS (Minecraft Server Status)'s 3.0. MCCompanion also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). MCSS (Minecraft Server Status)'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MCCompanion asks for nothing beyond the download.
MCCompanion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MCCompanion has 89 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 75% of MCCompanion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) ships an update monthly, MCCompanion weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCSS (Minecraft Server Status) | MCCompanion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) | 4.8 (89 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 89 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gryzle LLC | Jens Collaert |
Customer experience
MCSS (Minecraft Server Status)
MCCompanion
In-app purchases
MCSS (Minecraft Server Status)
- Unlock All$0.99
MCCompanion
No in-app purchases
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