MCCompanion vs VCMC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
VCMC
Experience proximity-based voice chat directly within Minecraft without complex setup. This app automatically connects you to nearby friends, allowing for immersive gameplay in Survival, Adventure Maps, Minigames, and Roleplay. It supports both Bedrock and Java editions, with a desktop version also available.
- Proximity voice chat
- Automatic friend connection
- Bedrock and Java support
- Desktop version available
- In-game microphone control
- Admin forced mute
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Proximity Voice Chat for Minecraft Bedrock & Java Finally, voice chat in Minecraft without complicated setup! Forget Discord, external calls, or renting servers just to talk to your friends. VCMC connects your voice directly to the game using its own dedicated server - you just open the app, paste a command in Minecraft chat, and you're done. WHY IS IT DIFFERENT? VCMC handles all the infrastructure for you. No need to configure IPs, open ports, or pay anything extra. The system detects nearby friends and connects their audio automatically. (Some hosts outside of Aternos may require the server-net module.) COMPATIBLE WITH BEDROCK AND JAVA Local Minecraft Bedrock worlds Bedrock servers (via our official Addon) Java servers with Geyser (via our official Plugin) FEATURES Connect via Command Copy the code the app gives you and paste it into Minecraft chat. The Addon or Plugin links your voice to your player. Real Proximity Voice You only hear players who are near you in the game. The farther away they are, the quieter they sound. Perfect for Survival, Adventure Maps, Minigames, and Roleplay. Also Available on Windows and Linux VCMC has a desktop version for Windows and Linux, with more platforms coming soon. Use it on your computer while gaming, no phone needed. Floating Bubble (Overlay) Control your microphone without leaving the game. Mute yourself or enable voice from the floating bubble while you keep playing. Forced Mute for Admins Server admins can mute specific players directly from Minecraft with a single command. HOW TO GET STARTED Download the app and create a room. Install the Addon in your Minecraft world or server. Copy the command the app gives you. Paste it into the game chat. Done! Now you can talk to your friends. Official documentation: https://antoic.netlify.app/docs/vcmc.html Unofficial Minecraft application. VCMC is not affiliated with Mojang AB. The name "Minecraft" and its assets are property of Mojang AB. All rights reserved. See: http://account.mojang.com/documents/brand_guidelines
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCCompanion at none against VCMC's 1. MCCompanion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. VCMC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MCCompanion asks for nothing beyond the download.
MCCompanion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115 and 208 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MCCompanion's written reviews are positive against 50% of VCMC's.
MCCompanion ships an update weekly, VCMC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCCompanion | VCMC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (115 ratings) — better | 4.4 (208 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 115 | 208 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jens Collaert | ADRIAN VEGA CANO |
Customer experience
MCCompanion
VCMC
In-app purchases
MCCompanion
No in-app purchases
VCMC
- VCMC No Ads :)$2.99
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