Comparison

Addon Forge vs Nexcraft

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

Head to head
About

Addon Forge

Easily create custom items, blocks, and crafting recipes for your favorite block-building game. Simply type your idea in plain language, and the app generates a unique add-on with original textures. Save, share, and modify your creations with ease.

Highlights
  • Create custom items, blocks, and recipes
  • Generate add-ons from text descriptions
  • Multiple texture styles (blocky, realistic)
  • Save, share, and combine add-ons
  • Import external .mcaddon files
  • Edit existing creations with text
Features
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"A sword that sets mobs on fire." Type one sentence like that, tap Forge it, and about a minute later it's a real mod: a fire sword with its own original art and crafting recipe. No coding, no computer. Addon Forge is an independent, unofficial mod maker, addon maker and texture maker in one. It turns plain words into a standard .mcaddon file for the block-building game on your phone or tablet (sold separately), and it opens straight into the game on the same iPhone or iPad. No sketchy download sites. Parents: what it makes and how gems and ads work are all below. ONE SENTENCE REALLY IS ENOUGH • "a sword made of emeralds" → an emerald sword with its own pixel art • "a block that bounces you sky-high" → a bounce pad you craft and place • "a blaster that shoots green lasers" → a blaster with glowing green beams More detail (colors, powers, what crafts it) gets even closer to what you pictured. WHAT IT MAKES • Things you hold, wear or eat: swords, bows, wands, blasters, armor, snacks • Blocks you place: glowing lava blocks, bounce pads • A crafting recipe for each one • With Plus: custom creatures, from pets you tame to bosses Each forge makes one thing. For a set, tap Add a related item (uses gems), up to 3 things per add-on: ammo for your blaster, or boots to match your helmet. With Plus, a Full add-on pack makes many items and blocks from one idea. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a type and write your idea in plain words 2. Tap Forge it. Most creations take about a minute (full packs about 1½ minutes, armor about 2, Realistic art a bit longer) 3. Follow the numbered steps: Put it in your game (Download add-on), Make it better, What's inside, How to play MAKE IT BETTER • Customize: type a change (uses gems), or edit the name and stats for free • Repaint (uses gems) or Edit recipe (free) on anything inside • Tap the pen to rename your add-on, free Every creation stays on your Add-ons shelf to download again, share or combine. PICK YOUR LOOK Blocky: crisp 128px pixel art that fits right in. Realistic (Plus): smooth HD art at 256px or 512px; armor is Realistic for everyone. Swords, tools and blasters are drawn the way the game holds them. HOW GEMS WORK • A Basic creation costs 3 gems; bigger jobs cost more, and the price shows before you tap • 3 free welcome gems: your first creation is on us • Optional ads: up to 3 a day, 3 gems each That's up to 9 free gems a day: three Basic creations. ADDON FORGE PLUS (optional subscription) • 400 gems every week, enough for 133 Basic creations • Custom creatures, full add-on packs, Advanced mode and the Realistic look Addon Forge Plus is $4.99 per week. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically each week until cancelled; cancel at least 24 hours before the week ends to avoid the next charge. Manage or cancel anytime in your iOS Settings. Plus gems reset each week and end when Plus ends. FOR FAMILIES • A creative tool, not a feed: no sign-up (no email, name or password), no chat, no profiles • No loot boxes, no gambling-style mechanics, no fake countdowns, and no gem packs: the only purchase is Plus • If a forge fails, its gems come back automatically • Optional ads only: an ad plays only when you tap "Watch an ad". Ads aren't personalized, and dating, gambling, alcohol and other sensitive topics are blocked GOOD TO KNOW • Works with the Bedrock (phone, tablet and console) version of the game that opens .mcaddon files, purchased separately • Does not work with the PC-only Java edition • Makes items, armor, blocks and crafting recipes • Addon Forge is an unofficial, independent tool, not made by, approved by or associated with the game's publisher Privacy Policy: https://addon-forge-addon-forge.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://addon-forge-addon-forge.vercel.app/terms INDEPENDENT AND UNOFFICIAL. NOT MADE BY, APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUBLISHER OF THE GAME IT WORKS WITH.

About

Nexcraft

Discover and download community-created addons, maps, skins, textures, and seeds to customize your sandbox gaming experience. Easily browse new content, explore unique worlds, and personalize your character with a wide variety of options.

Highlights
  • Community-created addons
  • Explore adventure and survival maps
  • Customize character skins
  • Discover texture packs
  • Find interesting world seeds
  • Easy-to-navigate categories
Features
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Nexcraft - Addons for MCPE Customize your sandbox gaming experience with Nexcraft. Browse a collection of community-created addons, maps, skins, textures, and seeds designed to give you more ways to explore, build, and personalize your gameplay. Nexcraft makes it easy to discover different types of content in one convenient app. Explore new ideas, find interesting worlds, customize your character, and discover content for your next gaming session. FEATURES Addons • Browse a variety of community-created addons • Discover new gameplay features, items, and mechanics • Follow simple instructions to use available content Maps • Explore adventure and survival maps • Discover parkour challenges and mini-game maps • Find creative worlds and new places to explore Skins • Browse character skins in different styles • Find designs for different themes and preferences • Customize your in-game appearance Textures • Explore different visual styles • Discover texture packs for customizing your world • Find designs to suit your preferred look Seeds • Discover interesting world seeds • Explore different landscapes and environments • Find new world-generation ideas to try Simple and Convenient • Easy-to-navigate categories • Organized content discovery • Step-by-step instructions for supported content • Designed for a simple browsing experience Nexcraft is an independent companion application for players who enjoy discovering community-created content. The availability and functionality of individual content may vary. DISCLAIMER Nexcraft is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Mojang AB or Microsoft. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang AB. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. Nexcraft does not claim ownership of third-party content. Any community-created content available through the application remains the property of its respective creators or copyright holders. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appstoreprivacypolicy3.blogspot.com/p/nexcraft-addons-for-mcpe-app-privacy.html

Screenshots

Addon Forge4 screens
Nexcraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Addon Forge at 100% against Nexcraft's 0%. Addon Forge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Nexcraft's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 3). 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. Addon Forge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Nexcraft sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Addon Forge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nexcraft has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Addon Forge's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nexcraft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Addon Forge ships an update every 6 days, Nexcraft fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Addon Forge versus Nexcraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddon ForgeNexcraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better2.4 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings320 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB65 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperROCKY JOSEPH RIGDENPRUTHILKUMAR HIRPARA

Customer experience

Addon Forge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nexcraft

All ratings20 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Addon Forge

Subscriptions1
  • Addon Forge Plus$4.997 Days
1 purchases

Nexcraft

Subscriptions1
  • Nextcraft weekly premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Addon Forge free?
Addon Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nexcraft free?
Nexcraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Addon Forge or Nexcraft?
Addon Forge is rated higher. Addon Forge averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Nexcraft averages 2.4 from 20 ratings.
Do Addon Forge or Nexcraft have ads?
Both Addon Forge and Nexcraft show ads.
Which is updated more often, Addon Forge or Nexcraft?
Addon Forge ships an update every 6 days, and Nexcraft fortnightly. Most recently, Addon Forge was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nexcraft on November 6, 2026.

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