Comparison

BedrockConnect for Minecraft vs RuneInput

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

Head to head
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

About

RuneInput

Features
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First of all, this is not just an application. Rune Input - Medieval is a keyboard that works just like any other keyboard on your phone, but with Medieval runes! Yes, any application, any smartphone! Take a look on the screenshots to see the keys and their possible variants! === Problems seeing the runes? === In some cases, users can have issues to see the new keyboard on the Keyboard list. We recommend that you restart the phone and close all the applications before and after installing/configuring the app. If you have any question related to that, contact us via contato@hodstudio.com.br You will need to follow these steps to install and configure your Rune Input - Medieval rune keyboard: - After installation, go to "Settings" - Select "General" - Select "Keyboards" - Select "Add new keyboard" - Select Rune Input - Medieval When using an app, the iPhone/iPad will show a Globe icon or button at the bottom. By holding on it, you can choose which keyboard you want to use. Select Rune Input - Medieval and start writing with runes! PRIVACY POLICE Rune Input - Medieval aims to spread and facilitate the use of runes by anyone. Because it’s a keyboard, operational system can display an default alerts to inform that keyboards can capture data typed by users and send them to third parties. That is not the case with Rune Input - Medieval. We collect and process only data on app usage statistics, as well as error/crash information. What does that mean? - It is not necessary to create an account and the app will not request any personal data. - No data typed with Rune Input - Medieval is sent anywhere. Typed characters are transferred to the operational system of the mobile, which will be standard processed, like inserting them on a text field. - No personal data is collected. Only usage statistics and error/crash information are collected, which are processed directly by Google’s servers.

Screenshots

BedrockConnect for Minecraft3 screens
RuneInput2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BedrockConnect for Minecraft at Free against RuneInput's $1.99. BedrockConnect for Minecraft also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 41 months). RuneInput's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download; RuneInput costs $1.99 up front. BedrockConnect for Minecraft sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RuneInput asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 8 days, RuneInput every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BedrockConnect for Minecraft versus RuneInput: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedrockConnect for MinecraftRuneInput
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 41 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Pablo Cussa de Souza

Bugs and 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

RuneInput

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

RuneInput

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RuneInput free?
RuneInput costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BedrockConnect for Minecraft or RuneInput have ads?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; RuneInput does not.
Which is updated more often, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or RuneInput?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 8 days, and RuneInput every 41 months. Most recently, BedrockConnect for Minecraft was updated on October 25, 2026 and RuneInput on October 15, 2026.

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