# BedrockConnect for Minecraft vs AxentHost

The clearest difference is rating: BedrockConnect for Minecraft at 4.5 against AxentHost's 3.8. BedrockConnect for Minecraft also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 10). AxentHost's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 51%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BedrockConnect for Minecraft sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AxentHost sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BedrockConnect for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of BedrockConnect for Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 67% of AxentHost's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 3 days, AxentHost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BedrockConnect for Minecraft | AxentHost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739/reviews)** | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axenthost/id6467233872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731438269) | [AxentSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798201294) |

## What reviewers say

### BedrockConnect for Minecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739)

Connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any third-party Minecraft Bedrock server. Enjoy custom texture packs and cross-platform multiplayer with a simple setup.

**Highlights:** Connect consoles to any Bedrock server, Server browser with live info, Discover featured community servers, Apply custom texture packs on console, Automatic texture pack updates, Cross-platform multiplayer, One-minute setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| BedrockConnect - Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| BedrockConnect Premium | $22.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for Minecraft on Xbox
- 👍 Works well for custom servers
- 👍 Allows use of texture packs outside marketplace
- 👍 Reliable and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Texture packs not working or loading properly
- 🐛 Disconnection issues when joining servers
- 🐛 Outdated app versions causing compatibility problems
- 🔋 Crashes and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### AxentHost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axenthost/id6467233872)

Easily create and manage free game servers directly from your phone. Control server settings, hardware, and send commands. Collaborate with friends to manage servers and earn free credits for on-demand hosting.

**Highlights:** Create and manage game servers, Send commands from phone, Access server files, Add mods and plugins, Team creation with friends, Earn free credits for hosting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver | $5.99 | one-time |
| Classic | $9.90 | one-time |
| Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premier | $17.99 | one-time |
| Platinum | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elite | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate | $39.99 | one-time |
| Supreme | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AxentHost free?

AxentHost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or AxentHost?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft is rated higher. BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while AxentHost averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do BedrockConnect for Minecraft or AxentHost have ads?

Both BedrockConnect for Minecraft and AxentHost show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or AxentHost?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 3 days, and AxentHost every 3 weeks. Most recently, BedrockConnect for Minecraft was updated on October 30, 2026 and AxentHost on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*