Comparison

BedrockConnect for Minecraft vs MCCompanion

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 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
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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

MCCompanion

Easily connect your console to external Minecraft servers, making them appear as local games. This app optimizes your connection for better performance and battery efficiency. Enjoy seamless access to a vast array of custom servers and game modes.

Highlights
  • One-tap connection to Minecraft Bedrock servers
  • Intelligent relay for connection optimization
  • Cross-platform support (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile)
  • UDP tunneling for zero added latency
  • Auto-discovery of servers on console
  • Battery efficient broadcasting
Features
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MCCompanion is an unofficial, independent companion app for players not affiliated with or endorsed by Mojang or Microsoft. Connect Consoles to Any Server Play on external servers from your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch. MCCompanion broadcasts servers as local LAN games, so you can join any Bedrock server without restrictions no complicated setup required. Server Management Save and organize multiple servers, switch between them instantly, and monitor your connection in real time. Built-in relay selection ensures the fastest, most stable connection no matter where you are in the world. Skin Studio View your skin in stunning 3D, edit it with built-in drawing tools, and manage multiple skins in one place. Supports both Java and Bedrock skins via Geyser. Player Lookup Search any player by username to view their profile, stats, and 3D skin preview whether they play Java or Bedrock Edition. MCCompanion is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mojang Studios or Microsoft. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang AB.

Screenshots

BedrockConnect for Minecraft3 screens
MCCompanion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCCompanion at none against BedrockConnect for Minecraft's 7. MCCompanion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 51%). BedrockConnect for Minecraft's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 107) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MCCompanion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.4K ratings behind it against 107, 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 80% of MCCompanion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 3 days, MCCompanion weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BedrockConnect for Minecraft versus MCCompanion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedrockConnect for MinecraftMCCompanion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings)4.7 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better107
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Jens Collaert

Customer experience

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

All ratings3,407 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews350 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.3%

MCCompanion

All ratings105 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

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

MCCompanion

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

MCCompanion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MCCompanion free?
MCCompanion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or MCCompanion?
MCCompanion is rated higher. BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while MCCompanion averages 4.7 from 107 ratings.
Do BedrockConnect for Minecraft or MCCompanion have ads?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; MCCompanion does not.
Which is updated more often, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or MCCompanion?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 3 days, and MCCompanion weekly. Most recently, BedrockConnect for Minecraft was updated on October 30, 2026 and MCCompanion on October 28, 2026.

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