Comparison

Squadnox vs MCCompanion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Squadnox

Easily set up and manage free game servers for you and your friends. Enjoy dedicated hardware with fast SSDs and automatic updates. Save progress and resume gaming sessions anytime.

Highlights
  • Free game server hosting
  • Quick server setup
  • Automatic updates
  • Dedicated hardware (up to 8 CPU cores, 16GB RAM)
  • NVME SSD storage
  • Save progress automatically
  • Supports numerous popular games
Features
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Squadnox provides you and your friends with free game servers. Whether you want to play for just a few hours or all night long, Squadnox makes setting up a server quick and easy. With our app, you can create and manage servers quickly, easily and, above all, free of charge. Simply invite your friends, boost your server and start playing right away. You can keep your server running for as long as you need it. After your gaming session, it stops automatically and saves your progress so that you can continue playing the next time. Squadnox automatically takes care of server setup, updates and hardware. Our game servers have up to 8 CPU cores and 16 GB RAM available and use super-fast NVME SSDs. So you never have to worry about your server again and can focus on playing instead. We are constantly adding new features and support for more games. But let us know if you are missing a feature or support for a game. We are always open to suggestions and feedback. We currently officially support the following games: - 7 Days To Die - Core Keeper - Don't Starve Together - Eco - Enshrouded - Hytale - Longvinter - Minecraft: Bedrock Edition - Minecraft: Java Edition - Palworld (Xbox & Game Pass) - Palworld (Steam) - Project Zomboid - Starbound - StarMade - Staxel - Terraria - tModLoader - Unturned - V Rising (PC) - V Rising (PS5) - Valheim - Veloren - Vintage Story

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Squadnox4 screens
MCCompanion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MCCompanion at 4.8 against Squadnox's 3.7. MCCompanion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MCCompanion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Squadnox's written reviews are positive against 75% of MCCompanion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squadnox ships an update every 5 weeks, MCCompanion weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Squadnox versus MCCompanion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadnoxMCCompanion
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (18 ratings)4.8 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1889 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSquadnoxJens Collaert

Customer experience

Squadnox

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral17.6%
Negative23.5%

MCCompanion

All ratings89 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Squadnox

No in-app purchases

None

MCCompanion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squadnox free?
Squadnox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MCCompanion free?
MCCompanion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Squadnox or MCCompanion?
MCCompanion is rated higher. Squadnox averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while MCCompanion averages 4.8 from 89 ratings.
Do Squadnox or MCCompanion have ads?
Squadnox shows ads; MCCompanion does not.
Which is updated more often, Squadnox or MCCompanion?
Squadnox ships an update every 5 weeks, and MCCompanion weekly. Most recently, Squadnox was updated on October 2, 2026 and MCCompanion on October 16, 2026.

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