Minecraft - is there much difference between the iPad app and the Xbox game?

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My ds has recently started playing minecraft on the iPad and he loves it. He has largely been in the creative game rather than survival but I think he would enjoy that if he gave it a go.

Is it worth getting the game on Xbox or is it the same as the app?

Ds1 has minecraft both for the xbox and PC and he says they are different. He isn't here ATM though for me to ask

its not the same, ds best friend has it on the computer and i have seen both.. personally i think xbox is better.

Dd2 has it on her iPad but apparently it's much better on the Xbox.

So now I'm looking for good deals on a Xbox

I'm told that the XBox one is better.

Um, we are minecraft geeks. Nothing beats the PC version, but the iPad one is certainly easy for little hands and convinient. The Xbox version is better than the iPad - bigger worlds, more monsters, more gameplay possibilities. Still not as good as the PC, but definitely great.

The iPad version is like Minecraft 'Lite'.

The £17 PC version is amazing, best money we've ever spent. Updates are freely available and everything, and you can install/access it from any number of machines.

Oh, and if you already have an xbox, I think the PC and X box versions are pretty similar.

DS says 'xbox game is much better'

Thank you everyone - I think I will see if his aunt wants to get it for him on Xbox then. He will love it!

There is a brilliant deal at Argos at the mo. Xbox + minecraft+ FIFA 14 £159. And you will get a £15 live voucher and ten pound Argos voucher!

I have a Minecraft mad child. Just found a Minecraft Annual in Asda for £4, a fantastic stocking filler for your Minecraft mad kids. Just in case it is of interest to anyone!

wheretoyougonow do you have a link? I can't find it on their website

What age is minecraft appropriate for? My nearly 7 year old mentioned it the other day, I don't think he's every played it but perhaps he's heard about it in the playground.

That is a good price wheretoyougonow but we already have the Xbox fortunately!