If you’ve ever played Minecraft on your phone and wondered whether it’s the Java or Bedrock edition, you’re not alone.

Minecraft recently got the Tricky Trials update that added a ton of new features and items to both Bedrock and Java Edition of the game.

Should you play Minecraft Java or Bedrock, and what are the differences between the two versions of Mojang's survival game?

Importantly, Minecraft Java mods tend to be free, while Bedrock add-ons can be either free or paid downloads in the Minecraft Marketplace.

After a few years, Minecraft split into two different builds, the original Java one and the newer Bedrock version, and both are now joining forces.

Want to see for yourself what's coming in the Minecraft beta? A beta season for Minecraft often brings the latest features over the course of a year. With the Minecraft 1.18 update - Caves and ...