Comparison

MCCompanion vs Seed Map

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

Head to head
About

MCCompanion

Connect your console to any external server for a seamless gaming experience. Manage multiple servers, monitor your connection, and even create and preview custom skins in 3D. Look up player profiles and their 3D skins.

Highlights
  • Connect consoles to external servers
  • Save and manage multiple servers
  • Monitor real-time connection
  • View and edit skins in 3D
  • Player profile and skin lookup
  • Supports Java and Bedrock skins
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.

About

Seed Map

Plan your Minecraft worlds before you play. Explore biomes, locate structures, and view terrain elevation with ease. Supports both Java and Bedrock editions for seamless adventure planning.

Highlights
  • Unlimited seed management
  • Full edition and dimension support
  • Realistic terrain rendering
  • Advanced biome visualization
  • Instant structure locator
  • Copy seeds and coordinates
Features
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Seed Map: Biomes & Structures lets you plan your Minecraft adventures before you even launch the game. With a clean interface and intuitive controls, uncover every corner of your world in seconds. Unlimited Seed Management: Input any seed or hit “Random” for endless possibilities. Quick access to recent and featured seeds. Full Edition & Dimension Support: Java Edition & Bedrock Edition compatibility. Toggle seamlessly between Overworld, Nether, and End. Realistic Terrain Rendering True-to-life elevation for mountains, cliffs, and valleys. Navigate your world’s relief with precision. Advanced Biome Visualization: Automatic color mapping: lush green forests, golden deserts, snowy tundras, and more. Instant Structure Locator: Find villages, temples, strongholds, shipwrecks, ocean monuments, and beyond. Tap any icon to reveal the exact coordinates of that structure. Productivity & Performance: Copy seeds and coordinates to your clipboard with a single tap. Thumb-friendly UI optimized for one-handed play. Fast-loading maps. Why Seed Map? Plan ambitious builds before you join your server. Inspire your next project with the perfect seed. Download Seed Map: Biomes & Structures now and unlock the full potential of your Minecraft adventures! This application was created independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or officially supported by Mojang AB or Minecraft.

Screenshots

MCCompanion4 screens
Seed Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MCCompanion at 4.7 against Seed Map's 3.1. MCCompanion also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 43%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MCCompanion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MCCompanion's written reviews are positive against 43% of Seed Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MCCompanion ships an update weekly, Seed Map every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MCCompanion versus Seed Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCCompanionSeed Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (112 ratings) — better3.1 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better45
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens CollaertFernando Pastor Martinez

Customer experience

MCCompanion

All ratings112 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

Seed Map

All ratings43 ratings
Positive48.8%
Neutral11.6%
Negative39.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral21.7%
Negative34.8%

In-app purchases

None

MCCompanion

No in-app purchases

None

Seed Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MCCompanion free?
MCCompanion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seed Map free?
Seed Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MCCompanion or Seed Map?
MCCompanion is rated higher. MCCompanion averages 4.7 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Seed Map averages 3.1 from 45 ratings.
Do MCCompanion or Seed Map have ads?
Seed Map shows ads; MCCompanion does not.
Which is updated more often, MCCompanion or Seed Map?
MCCompanion ships an update weekly, and Seed Map every 6 months. Most recently, MCCompanion was updated on November 5, 2026 and Seed Map on October 30, 2026.

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