The latest articles on DEV Community by Deepanshu (@deepanshu_00873ed0aa0bd74). https://dev.to/deepanshu_00873ed0aa0bd74 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4214503%2F2c13deab-7523-45f8-86f4-01ac79b17629.png https://dev.to/deepanshu_00873ed0aa0bd74 en Deepanshu Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:38:10 +0000 https://dev.to/deepanshu_00873ed0aa0bd74/i-built-a-minecraft-building-guide-app-that-now-has-500k-downloads-ki9 https://dev.to/deepanshu_00873ed0aa0bd74/i-built-a-minecraft-building-guide-app-that-now-has-500k-downloads-ki9 <p>If you've ever tried to follow a Minecraft build tutorial on YouTube, you know the pain: pause, rewind, squint at the screen, repeat. And half the time nobody tells you <em>how many blocks</em> you actually need.</p> <p>That frustration is why I built <strong>WBuilds</strong>, an independent Minecraft building guide app. Think LEGO instructions, but for Minecraft.</p> <h2> What it does </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>600+ step-by-step builds</strong>: houses, castles, farms, nether portals, decorations and more</li> <li> <strong>Exact material lists</strong>: know every block (and stack count) before you place a single one</li> <li> <strong>Numbered, block-by-block steps</strong>: with chunk-style guidance, so you always know where the next block goes</li> <li> <strong>Difficulty levels</strong>: Easy, Medium and Hard, so beginners and experienced builders both have something to build</li> <li> <strong>Works offline</strong>: download builds and follow along with no wifi</li> <li> <strong>Java, Bedrock and Pocket Edition</strong>: no mods required</li> <li> <strong>Progress is saved</strong>: build at your own pace and pick up where you left off</li> </ul> <h2> Why not just use YouTube? </h2> <div class="table-wrapper-paragraph"><table> <thead> <tr> <th></th> <th>WBuilds</th> <th>YouTube</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Step-by-step guidance</td> <td>✅</td> <td>~</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Exact material lists</td> <td>✅</td> <td>❌</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Works offline</td> <td>✅</td> <td>❌</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Organized library</td> <td>✅</td> <td>❌</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> <p>Videos are great for inspiration, but when you're actually building, you want something you can follow at your own pace without fighting a video timeline.</p> <h2> Where it is today </h2> <ul> <li>500K+ downloads</li> <li>4.6 star rating across Google Play and the App Store</li> <li>New builds drop <strong>every Friday</strong> </li> </ul> <p>It's free on web, iOS and Android.</p> <h2> Try it </h2> <ul> <li>🌐 Web: <a href="https://wbuilds.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wbuilds.app/</a> </li> <li>🍎 iOS: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbuilds-for-building-guide/id6755657280" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbuilds-for-building-guide/id6755657280</a> </li> <li>🤖 Android: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indiecreatorluck.minecraftbuild" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indiecreatorluck.minecraftbuild</a> </li> </ul> <h2> What's next </h2> <p>I'm adding new builds every week and improving the app based on community feedback. If you're a Minecraft builder (or a dev who builds for gamers), I'd love to hear what you'd want to see next, so drop a comment below or join the community on <a href="https://discord.com/invite/BPmBTXujz2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Discord</a> or <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/wBuildsMinecraft/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reddit</a>.</p> <p><strong>WBuilds is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Mojang Studios or Microsoft.</strong></p> buildinpublic mobile showdev