Addons Maker for Minecraft PE

Overview

The app turns visual customizations, including slider adjustments, into the source code and resource files an add-on needs. That lowers the barrier to making behavior and resource packs, while .mcaddon export lets users move creations to compatible Bedrock platforms. The workflow is aimed at mobile creators, not people seeking a desktop development environment.

Addons Maker is an unofficial third-party tool and is not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft. That distinction matters to anyone expecting an official product or support relationship.

Key features

Editors cover mobs, structures, blocks, weapons, armor, recipes, sounds, particles, functions, and Script API hooks. This range reaches beyond cosmetic changes, but users who need advanced editing tools must move to Premium. The app imports .json and .bbmodel files, which is useful for bringing existing work into its visual workflow, and exports creations as .mcaddon files.

A library of more than 1,000 community add-ons and one-tap installation gives players a way to find content without creating it themselves. Profiles can store and sync add-ons across devices, and the app supports Minecraft PE, Craftsman, Mike Craft, Crafting and Building, and Eerskraft on iOS and Android. More than 20 languages broaden its accessibility. JoyCraft’s privacy policy describes safeguards including secured connections and SSL encryption, while acknowledging that no method is completely secure.

Pricing

The free plan is the sensible starting point for occasional makers who can work within the core editors and tolerate ads. Premium fits creators who need the advanced tools or want an ad-free experience, but its trial is only three days and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled. The free plan includes export, so paying is not required simply to save a creation as a .mcaddon.

Platforms

Addons Maker runs on iOS and Android. Its exports target compatible Bedrock platforms, and its supported-game range includes Minecraft PE plus four other mobile building games. It is not a desktop editor.

Who it's for

Choose it if you create or collect add-ons on a phone or tablet, want visual controls to generate pack files, or value a built-in community library. Look elsewhere if you need advanced editing without a recurring fee, prefer working in desktop tools, or require an official Mojang- or Microsoft-backed product.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Visual editing generates source and resource files, avoiding a code-first setup for core tasks.
• Pros: Broad editors, file import, and .mcaddon export serve both new projects and existing assets.
• Pros: A library of more than 1,000 add-ons and cross-device profile syncing support discovery and continuity.
• Cons: The free plan contains ads, and advanced editing is reserved for Premium.
• Cons: Premium auto-renews after a three-day trial, so users should track the trial end if they do not intend to continue.
• Cons: Its mobile focus and unofficial status make it a poor fit for desktop-first development or users seeking an official Minecraft tool.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see the Minecraft Add-on Editors list.

• bridge. is a free-plan option across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows for readers who want wider platform coverage.
• Blockception Minecraft Bedrock Development is a free VS Code extension for Minecraft Bedrock Addons and Minecraft Education Edition, suited to readers already working in VS Code.
• Blockbench is free to use for any type of project and runs on mobile, desktop, and web, making it an option for readers wanting a broader 3D tool.
• Crafty Craft is another freemium mobile option, with a three-day trial and a monthly plan at 15.99 USD per month; choose it if its mobile platform coverage better fits your needs.
• mcbCode is a freemium Android and web option from an active Minecraft Bedrock developer and solo developer; consider it if those platforms or its code-oriented focus appeal.
• AddonCrate Studio is a free option for extension, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
• MCreator is free desktop software for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with voluntary donations.
• Bedrocken is a free VS Code extension for extension, Linux, macOS, and Windows, and requires VS Code ^1.87.0.

Verdict

Addons Maker is a strong fit for mobile players who want to create, import, or install Bedrock add-ons without starting in code. Its combination of visual editors, free export, and a substantial community library is the main reason to choose it. Look elsewhere if you need advanced editing on a free plan or prefer desktop development; Premium’s recurring charge is the clear trade-off for its deeper tools.