# BedrockConnect for Minecraft vs Matrix Panel Plus

The clearest difference is rating: BedrockConnect for Minecraft at 4.5 against Matrix Panel Plus's 2.9. BedrockConnect for Minecraft also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 11) and review sentiment (51% vs 31%). Matrix Panel Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Matrix Panel Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

BedrockConnect for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of BedrockConnect for Minecraft's written reviews are positive against 31% of Matrix Panel Plus's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BedrockConnect for Minecraft | Matrix Panel Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739/reviews)** | [2.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-panel-plus/id6743264417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **51.0% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731438269) | [聪 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798210024) |

## 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


### Matrix Panel Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-panel-plus/id6743264417)

Control your Matrix LED Pixel Display with this app. Create custom pixel art, dynamic animations, and personalized messages. It offers enhanced functionality and a new design for creative control.

**Highlights:** Create custom pixel art, Display dynamic animations, Send personalized messages, Enhanced functionality, Fresh new design

**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 Matrix Panel Plus free?

Matrix Panel Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or Matrix Panel Plus?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft is rated higher. BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Matrix Panel Plus averages 2.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do BedrockConnect for Minecraft or Matrix Panel Plus have ads?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; Matrix Panel Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or Matrix Panel Plus?

BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 8 days, and Matrix Panel Plus every 8 days. Most recently, BedrockConnect for Minecraft was updated on October 15, 2026 and Matrix Panel Plus on October 3, 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.*