FTB App

Windows · Mac · Linux

Freedom report

Three barsScore 7.7

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

FTB App is ranked #7 of 74 in Minecraft launchers on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

FTB App plans and pricing

All plans

FTB App Free Free contains ads overwolf.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on Minecraft launchers

Free plan: Yes
Separate instances: Yes
Modpack import: both
Mod loader support: multiple
Java runtime management: Yes
Built-in modpack catalog: Yes
Automatic updates: Yes

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The record

Purpose: The FTB App is Feed The Beast’s desktop launcher for finding, downloading, managing and playing FTB modpacks.
FTB catalog: The app is the only officially supported place to get Feed The Beast modpacks.
CurseForge integration: The app supports discovering, installing and managing CurseForge modpacks through the CurseForge API.
Modpack creation: Users can create, customize and share their own modpacks.
Modloaders: The app supports NeoForge, Fabric and Forge modloaders.
Mod management: Users can add, remove and update mods, with mod searching provided by CurseForge.
Java controls: Each modpack instance can use a selected Java version, Java arguments and custom RAM settings.
Server installer: The app can install and set up FTB modpack servers through clicks or a Linux command line.
Authentication limit: Authentication is required to use the app, and a Minecraft account is required to play Minecraft.
Platform technology: Windows uses the Overwolf platform, while macOS and Linux use Electron without requiring another background application.
Advertising: The app contains in-app ads that directly support Feed The Beast.
Support: FTB directs users to its community-run Discord, where staff are typically available during UK time.
Privacy security: Feed The Beast says it uses appropriate security measures, limits personal-data access by business need and has breach procedures.
Data protection contact: Feed The Beast identifies Kevin Moloney as its data protection officer and gives a London postal address.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Minecraft Launchers in 2026#7 of 74
Best Minecraft Modpack Builders in 2026#3 of 9

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Sources

feed-the-beast.com/ftb-app· checked 1 Oct 2026
docs.feed-the-beast.com/docs/app/· checked 1 Oct 2026
docs.feed-the-beast.com/docs/app/Guides/getting-started/· checked 1 Oct 2026
feed-the-beast.com/policies/privacy-notice· checked 1 Oct 2026
overwolf.com/app/feed_the_beast-ftb_app· checked 1 Oct 2026