# XBOX vs Addons for Minecraft

The clearest difference is rating: XBOX at 4.7 against Addons for Minecraft's 4.0. XBOX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Addons for Minecraft's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Addons for Minecraft sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. XBOX asks for nothing beyond the download.

XBOX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XBOX has 1.7M ratings behind it against 30K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of XBOX's written reviews are positive against 35% of Addons for Minecraft's.

XBOX ships an update fortnightly, Addons for Minecraft every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XBOX | Addons for Minecraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781/reviews)** | [4.0 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addons-for-minecraft/id1170340094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7M** | 30K |
| Positive reviews | **50.7% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Kayen Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/846013366) |

## What reviewers say

### XBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stay connected with your gaming community through voice and text chat, notifications, and messages. Discover and purchase games, explore Game Pass content, and share your best gaming moments. This app keeps you in the game, no matter where you play.

**Highlights:** Voice and text chat with friends, Game notifications and achievements, In-app game and add-on purchases, Explore Game Pass catalog and Perks, Share game clips and screenshots, Gaming Copilot for assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Xbox
- 👍 Convenient remote control features
- 📤 Easy sharing of captures and clips
- 💬 Useful for in-game communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Issues with account login and verification
- 🔇 Unreliable party chat and voice communication
- 🖼️ Inability to customize profile picture

**Reported bugs**

- Captures not uploading or viewable in the app
- Remote control input lag and inconsistent functionality
- Messaging conversations disappearing or not loading
- Repeated sign-in prompts and account access issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to browse and purchase games directly in the app
- Improve notification system and message delivery
- Restore achievement tracking and game stats viewing
- Optimize app performance and stability


### Addons for Minecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addons-for-minecraft/id1170340094)

Discover and install a curated collection of tested Minecraft Add-Ons, maps, and minigames. Transform your game worlds, modify mob behaviors, and even create your own Add-Ons by tweaking resource and behavior packs. The app is continuously updated with new content.

**Highlights:** Curated Add-On collection, Tested and repackaged Add-Ons, Create new Add-Ons, Tweak Add-On properties, Import external packages, Constantly updated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Plan | $8.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to download and install mods
- 🎨 Wide variety of mods, worlds, and textures
- 💰 Completely free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some mods
- 🔌 Potential for increased battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues causing crashes or freezes
- Imported content not appearing in Minecraft
- Outdated or non-functional mods

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and share custom mods
- Better organization and categorization of content
- Improved mod compatibility and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XBOX free?

XBOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Addons for Minecraft free?

Addons for Minecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XBOX or Addons for Minecraft?

XBOX is rated higher. XBOX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7M ratings, while Addons for Minecraft averages 4.0 from 30K ratings.

### Do XBOX or Addons for Minecraft have ads?

Addons for Minecraft shows ads; XBOX does not.

### Which is updated more often, XBOX or Addons for Minecraft?

XBOX ships an update fortnightly, and Addons for Minecraft every 6 days. Most recently, XBOX was updated on September 24, 2026 and Addons for Minecraft on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*