Comparison

PiglinHost vs MCCompanion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PiglinHost

Manage and monitor your game servers from anywhere with this app. It simplifies billing, provides real-time notifications for server status and support, and offers a crossplay feature to easily join servers from any console. Stay informed about announcements and reach out to support quickly.

Highlights
  • Effortless server control
  • Simplified billing and payments
  • Real-time server status notifications
  • Latest announcements and updates
  • Direct support access
  • Crossplay feature for console access
Features
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Introducing the All-New PiglinHost App Your all-in-one solution for managing PiglinHost services—anytime, anywhere. Key Features: Effortless Server Control Manage and monitor your PiglinHost servers on the go with just a few taps. Simplified Billing Handle invoices, payments, and subscriptions with ease. Real-Time Notifications Get instant alerts for server status updates, support replies, and important news. Stay Informed Keep up with the latest announcements, maintenance schedules, and updates. Support at Your Fingertips Quickly reach out to our support team whenever you need help. Crossplay Tab Seamlessly join PiglinHost servers from any console using our brand-new Crossplay feature—making multiplayer easier than ever. And that’s just the beginning. Whether you're a casual player or a server pro, the PiglinHost App is built to keep your world running smoothly.

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. A Wiki Always at Your Fingertips A full, searchable Minecraft wiki covering mobs, blocks, biomes, dimensions, enchantments, potions, crafting recipes, structures, and more. No browser needed. 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

PiglinHost4 screens
MCCompanion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PiglinHost at 100% against MCCompanion's 75%. PiglinHost also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PiglinHost versus MCCompanion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiglinHostMCCompanion
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—89 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiglinHost LTDJens Collaert

Customer experience

PiglinHost

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MCCompanion

All ratings89 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

PiglinHost

No in-app purchases

None

MCCompanion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PiglinHost free?
PiglinHost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MCCompanion free?
MCCompanion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PiglinHost or MCCompanion have ads?
Neither PiglinHost nor MCCompanion shows ads.

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