Comparison

BedrockConnect for Minecraft vs Elapse

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

Elapse

Enhance your V5RC competition experience with personalized tools. View upcoming matches in tournament mode and generate detailed scouting reports for your team. This application serves as a comprehensive resource for all V5RC tournament needs.

Highlights
  • Personalized V5RC experience
  • Tournament mode for upcoming matches
  • ScoutSheets for detailed reports
  • Comprehensive V5RC tournament resource
Features
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Elevate your V5RC experience using Elapse. Building on the functionality of existing applications, Elapse adds a level of individual personalization not yet seen before in previous Vex Robotics applications. View your upcoming matches with ease using tournament mode, and share detailed scouting reports with your teammates using ScoutSheets. Elapse is your one stop shop for everything related to V5RC tournaments.

Screenshots

BedrockConnect for Minecraft3 screens
Elapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elapse at none against BedrockConnect for Minecraft's 7. Elapse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 51%). BedrockConnect for Minecraft's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 22) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. BedrockConnect for Minecraft sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Elapse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BedrockConnect for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.4K ratings behind it against 22, 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 Elapse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 8 days, Elapse every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BedrockConnect for Minecraft versus Elapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedrockConnect for MinecraftElapse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better4.3 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Abdur-Rahman Rana

Customer experience

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

All ratings3,381 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews347 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative38.0%

Elapse

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%

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

Elapse

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

Elapse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elapse free?
Elapse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or Elapse?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is rated higher. BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Elapse averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.
Do BedrockConnect for Minecraft or Elapse have ads?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; Elapse does not.
Which is updated more often, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or Elapse?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 8 days, and Elapse every 9 days. Most recently, BedrockConnect for Minecraft was updated on October 25, 2026 and Elapse on October 20, 2026.

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