# BedrockConnect for Minecraft vs Elapse

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BedrockConnect for Minecraft | Elapse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739/reviews)** | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elapse/id6596757269/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731438269) | [Abdur-Rahman Rana](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778848667) |

## 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 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:** 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


### Elapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elapse/id6596757269)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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