Comparison

Multiplayer for Minecraft PE vs Maps for Minecraft MCPE

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

Head to head
About

Multiplayer for Minecraft PE

Host and play Minecraft PE online from your device without a PC. Connect to hundreds of public servers or create private ones for friends. Features free in-game voice chat and server management tools.

Highlights
  • Host Minecraft PE servers on device
  • Play on public servers
  • Create private servers for friends
  • Free in-game voice chat
  • Server user management (kick/ban)
  • Add friends and invite to servers
  • Server history and user profiles
Features
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*** The first App which allows you to PLAY AND HOST Minecraft PE online right from your device - no Desktop/PC required! Another world first - play online over WiFi/3G/4G/LTE too *** HOST your own PE servers with upto 30 players right from your own device (iPod, iPhone and iPad), no desktop computer required! No recurring charges, no In-App purchases :-) PLAY on hundreds of public servers, or privately against your friends. Enjoy online play without having to be on the same wifi. Your crafting is finally set free from having to be on the same wifi. Better still, you can use in game voice chat for free and talk to other players while you play! Play on hundreds of POCKETMINE servers, including special servers only available to users of the app! - Create/Host your own servers with up to 30 player slots and advertise them on the App for others to join you. - Create/Host private servers, so only friends you've invited can join. - Free in game voice chat. Stevie won't need to learn sign language, all participants can use in game voice chat to communicate. - Server hosts can manage users, with the ability to kick and ban griefers. - Add friends through Facebook or the Apps own friends system - Invite friends to join your server - Rating system so you can rate other users - Chat system, so you can host a chat room for friends only or anyone using the App - History of servers you visited so you can easily return to a server - Personalise your profile with a picture of your choice - Free game to keep you busy while you look for a server to connect to. - Play online using WiFi - Play online using 3G/4G/LTE No subscriptions, no charges, no waiting for your server to be approved. Finally you can have more than just creepers to keep you company on your Minecraft World. [NOTE: This application will require you to install a VPN profile and connect to our network via the VPN. Only game related traffic will pass over the VPN, all other traffic will pass over your normal network connection. This application requires you to have either the free or paid version of Minecraft PE]. Game centre login required to Join/Host servers or Chats. (If you have any issues, please contact using the email button in the app! We've yet to find anyone who's issue we've not been able to fix!)  Disclaimer – This is a third party App, it is not the game MineCraft or affiliated with the game and its makers in anyway.

About

Maps for Minecraft MCPE

Easily browse and download custom maps for Minecraft Pocket Edition directly to your device. With over 350 community-created maps available, you can preview them with screenshots and import them into your game with just two taps. Enjoy one free map download daily or unlock unlimited access with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Browse 350+ community maps
  • Preview maps with screenshots
  • Two-tap download and import
  • One free map daily
  • Save favorite maps
  • Optional unlimited download purchase
Features
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Browse, download & play maps, just two taps! Select any map, tap download, and it opens directly in your game. No computer, no cables, no iTunes, everything happens right on your device. How to import: -------------- After you tap the "Share Map" button, select the Minecraft icon from the share sheet. The world will be imported automatically. Please note that you must have Minecraft Pocket Edition already installed and purchased on your device to import worlds. Features: --------- - 350+ maps made by the community, with screenshots so you can preview each one - Two-tap install, download and import directly into your game - One free map download every day - Save your favorite maps for quick access - Optional one-time purchase to unlock unlimited downloads Since maps are downloaded from the internet, a broadband connection is recommended. If you have a data quota, please consider your usage. Disclaimer: ----------- This is a fan-made companion app for Minecraft Pocket Edition. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Mojang Studios, Microsoft, or any of their subsidiaries. "Minecraft" is a trademark of Mojang Studios. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For Mojang's brand guidelines, visit: https://account.mojang.com/documents/brand_guidelines

Screenshots

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Maps for Minecraft MCPE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Maps for Minecraft MCPE at Free against Multiplayer for Minecraft PE's $2.99. Multiplayer for Minecraft PE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 121 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

Maps for Minecraft MCPE is free to download; Multiplayer for Minecraft PE costs $2.99 up front. Maps for Minecraft MCPE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Multiplayer for Minecraft PE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multiplayer for Minecraft PE holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiplayer for Minecraft PE has 484 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Multiplayer for Minecraft PE's written reviews are positive against 30% of Maps for Minecraft MCPE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiplayer for Minecraft PE ships an update every 2 months, Maps for Minecraft MCPE every 121 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Multiplayer for Minecraft PE versus Maps for Minecraft MCPE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiplayer for Minecraft PEMaps for Minecraft MCPE
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (484 ratings) — better2.9 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings484 — better67
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 121 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnovative DevsMustafa Alpay

Customer experience

Multiplayer for Minecraft PE

All ratings484 ratings
Positive48.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews428 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative51.6%

Maps for Minecraft MCPE

All ratings67 ratings
Positive44.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative50.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Multiplayer for Minecraft PE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot host or join servers due to error messages
  • Crashes and freezes when trying to connect to servers
  • Facebook integration and login issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to see friends' online status and servers
  • Improve server browsing and joining experience
  • Restore Bluetooth multiplayer functionality
  • Provide better moderation tools to control inappropriate content

Maps for Minecraft MCPE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Multiplayer for Minecraft PE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Maps for Minecraft MCPE

One-time1
  • Unlock all maps & remove ads.$0.99

Questions

Is Multiplayer for Minecraft PE free?
Multiplayer for Minecraft PE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maps for Minecraft MCPE free?
Maps for Minecraft MCPE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multiplayer for Minecraft PE or Maps for Minecraft MCPE?
Multiplayer for Minecraft PE is rated higher. Multiplayer for Minecraft PE averages 3.1 out of 5 from 484 ratings, while Maps for Minecraft MCPE averages 2.9 from 67 ratings.
Do Multiplayer for Minecraft PE or Maps for Minecraft MCPE have ads?
Neither Multiplayer for Minecraft PE nor Maps for Minecraft MCPE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiplayer for Minecraft PE or Maps for Minecraft MCPE?
Multiplayer for Minecraft PE ships an update every 2 months, and Maps for Minecraft MCPE every 121 months. Most recently, Multiplayer for Minecraft PE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Maps for Minecraft MCPE on September 30, 2026.

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