# BedrockConnect for Minecraft vs MCCompanion

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BedrockConnect for Minecraft | MCCompanion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedrockconnect-for-minecraft/id6443529739/reviews) | **[4.7 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mccompanion/id6747323142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731438269) | [Jens Collaert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820813592) |

## 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


### MCCompanion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mccompanion/id6747323142)

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:** Vision Pro support

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