Comparison

MCCompanion vs BridgePlay

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

Head to head
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. 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

BridgePlay

Features
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Save your Minecraft Bedrock servers and make them show up on your console as if they were in your own home. Consoles only list the official servers — joining your favorite server usually takes tutorials and messy network settings. BridgePlay solves it from your phone: save the server address, tap Activate, and it appears in Minecraft under Play → Worlds as a LAN world. No console settings touched. HOW IT WORKS 1. Save your Bedrock server's address. 2. Activate it — BridgePlay makes it visible on your WiFi network. 3. Open Minecraft on your console and find it under Play → Worlds. NO HASSLE • No accounts, no sign-up: everything stays on your phone. • States and errors in plain language — the app tells you what happened and what to do. • Step-by-step help for Xbox and PlayStation. • Built-in diagnostics if the server doesn't show up. FREE TO PLAY, PREMIUM IF YOU WANT MORE Connecting to your servers is and will stay free. Premium is a one-time purchase that removes ads and unlocks unlimited favorites and history. REQUIREMENTS • Your phone and console must be on the same WiFi network. • With the usual connection, BridgePlay must stay open on screen while you play. With Join directly you can close it after joining. • Doesn't work on Nintendo Switch. • Works with Minecraft Bedrock servers (the console/mobile/Windows edition). This app is not affiliated with Mojang, Microsoft, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, or Minecraft.

Screenshots

MCCompanion4 screens
BridgePlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCCompanion at none against BridgePlay's 1. MCCompanion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price 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. BridgePlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MCCompanion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MCCompanion ships an update weekly, BridgePlay every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MCCompanion versus BridgePlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCCompanionBridgePlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (105 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens CollaertMaurizzio Penalba

In-app purchases

None

MCCompanion

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BridgePlay

One-time1
  • BridgePlay Premium$2.99

Questions

Is MCCompanion free?
MCCompanion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BridgePlay free?
BridgePlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MCCompanion or BridgePlay have ads?
BridgePlay shows ads; MCCompanion does not.
Which is updated more often, MCCompanion or BridgePlay?
MCCompanion ships an update weekly, and BridgePlay every 2 weeks. Most recently, MCCompanion was updated on October 25, 2026 and BridgePlay on October 25, 2026.

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