Comparison

BedrockConnect for Minecraft vs Bedrock Arab

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. This app enables cross-platform multiplayer and allows the use of custom texture packs on supported servers, transforming your console gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Connect consoles to any Bedrock server
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • Custom texture packs on console
  • Server browser with live info
  • Simple 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

Bedrock Arab

This utility app allows users to connect a Bedrock console to a chosen server via a local network. It facilitates managing server addresses, creating temporary LAN gateways from mobile devices, and importing resource packs. The app supports both Arabic and English interfaces.

Highlights
  • Manage server addresses
  • Create temporary LAN gateways
  • Import resource packs
  • Arabic and English interface
  • Connection history
  • Server status tools
Features
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Bedrock Arab is a local-network utility that helps you connect a Bedrock console to a server of your choice. Features: • Add and manage server addresses. • Start a temporary LAN gateway from your iPhone or iPad. • Join the gateway from the LAN Games section on your console. • Optional Xbox account linking. • Import and manage supported resource packs. • Arabic and English interface. • Connection history and server status tools. How to use: 1. Connect your iPhone or iPad and console to the same local network. 2. Add or select a server in barab. 3. Start the connection and keep barab open. 4. On your console, open the game and select barab from LAN Games. The app must remain open while establishing and maintaining the local gateway. Availability and compatibility may depend on the selected server and local network configuration. Bedrock Arab is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft, Xbox, Mojang, or their affiliates.

Screenshots

BedrockConnect for Minecraft3 screens
Bedrock Arab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bedrock Arab at 100% against BedrockConnect for Minecraft's 51%. Bedrock Arab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). BedrockConnect for Minecraft's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 10). On price, update cadence, device support 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. Bedrock Arab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bedrock Arab holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.4K ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of Bedrock Arab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 3 days, Bedrock Arab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BedrockConnect for Minecraft versus Bedrock Arab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedrockConnect for MinecraftBedrock Arab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Omar Asiri

Customer experience

BedrockConnect for Minecraft

All ratings3,444 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews350 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.3%

Bedrock Arab

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bedrock Arab

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

Bedrock Arab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BedrockConnect for Minecraft free?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bedrock Arab free?
Bedrock Arab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or Bedrock Arab?
Bedrock Arab is rated higher. BedrockConnect for Minecraft averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Bedrock Arab averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do BedrockConnect for Minecraft or Bedrock Arab have ads?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft shows ads; Bedrock Arab does not.
Which is updated more often, BedrockConnect for Minecraft or Bedrock Arab?
BedrockConnect for Minecraft ships an update every 3 days, and Bedrock Arab every 2 days. Most recently, BedrockConnect for Minecraft was updated on November 9, 2026 and Bedrock Arab on November 10, 2026.

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