Comparison

ReFx Server Manager vs ChatMC

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

Head to head
About

ReFx Server Manager

Manage your game servers directly from your mobile device. Monitor server status, access the web console, edit configuration files, and handle backups. It also includes tools for game-specific content like Minecraft plugins and Steam Workshop items.

Highlights
  • Live server status monitoring
  • Full web console access
  • Configuration file editor
  • Backup creation and restoration
  • Automated task scheduling
  • Minecraft version and mod management
  • TeamSpeak server administration
Features
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ReFx puts your game servers in your pocket. Sign in to your existing ReFx Hosting account and manage every server you own from one fast, native app — no laptop required. MANAGE EVERY SERVER • Live status at a glance — see what's running, starting, or stopped, with real-time CPU, memory, and player gauges • Full web console with command history — start, stop, restart, and send commands from anywhere • Browse and edit configuration files with a built-in editor • Create, restore, and download backups • Schedule automated tasks — restarts, commands, and backups on your timetable • Manage MySQL databases GAMES & CONTENT • Minecraft tools — switch versions and loaders, and install plugins, mods, and modpacks • Steam Workshop content, installed in a tap • TeamSpeak voice-server administration • Switch the game running on a server BILLING & SUPPORT, BUILT IN • View invoices, receipts, and billing history • Open and reply to support tickets without leaving the app STAY IN THE LOOP • Push notifications when a server changes state, an invoice needs attention, or support replies • Secure access with Face ID / Touch ID app lock ReFx is a free companion to your existing hosting account. New accounts and payments are handled on our website; the app is for managing the servers you already run. Questions or feedback? We're here: https://refx.gg/support

About

ChatMC

Features
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Join Minecraft: Java Edition server chat from your phone. Keep the conversation going without launching the game. Features • Supports Minecraft: Java Edition 1.5.2 through 26.3 • Save multiple servers and connect to several at once • Sign in with multiple Microsoft accounts and offline profiles • Real-time server chat and commands • Complete server commands and player names automatically • Save chat history on your device, search by date, and export it as a text file • Save frequently used messages and commands as Quick Inputs • Automatically enter messages and commands on connection • View health, hunger and inventory, and interact with items • Support for chest menus and books • Apply resource packs and server resource packs • View nearby terrain and players on the map, with movement controls • Get notifications for keywords, damage, death and world changes • Stay connected by keeping the screen on and dimmed The free version shows ads, saves up to 3 servers, 1 account, and 3 quick inputs, and keeps chat logs for 7 days. ChatMC Pro is a one-time purchase that removes ads, these item limits, and the chat log retention limit. ChatMC is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang Studios or Microsoft.

Screenshots

ReFx Server Manager4 screens
ChatMC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReFx Server Manager at none against ChatMC's 1. ReFx Server Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). ChatMC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price 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. ChatMC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReFx Server Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReFx Server Manager ships an update fortnightly, ChatMC every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ReFx Server Manager versus ChatMC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReFx Server ManagerChatMC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB25 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFRANK RICHARD BARBARAJeong Hwan Yu

In-app purchases

None

ReFx Server Manager

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChatMC

One-time1
  • ChatMC Pro$2.99

Questions

Is ReFx Server Manager free?
ReFx Server Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChatMC free?
ChatMC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReFx Server Manager or ChatMC have ads?
ChatMC shows ads; ReFx Server Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, ReFx Server Manager or ChatMC?
ReFx Server Manager ships an update fortnightly, and ChatMC every 6 days. Most recently, ReFx Server Manager was updated on October 31, 2026 and ChatMC on October 31, 2026.

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