Mobile betting

Over the past decade, mobile betting has become the most dominant form of betting, and it’s no shock why this may be the case. With the streamlining and mobile-integration of digital wallets, players can pick up their phones and stake a bet from anywhere in the world: on the bus, at the pub or even in a stadium watching the action unfold live. This article will detail the top mobile betting apps we recommend at the moment, and why they’re worth a punt.

Best mobile betting 

We’ve hand picked the best apps that implement handy mechanics like push notifications, live streaming, in-play bets, market depth and ease of navigation. Here are the top picks:  

1. Bet365 mobile

The bet365 platform is well-regarded in the sports betting community. It’s easy to use and covers multiple mainstream and niche betting markets. 

If you’re keen to keep up with the action, bet365 offers one of the best livestreaming services, often covering more events than competitor apps with a great selection of in-play bets. The intuitive layout mixed with the promise of its Best Odds Guarantee makes placing the perfect bet only a click away.

A downside of bet365 is that it has no “Bet Freeze” style feature. So, winning a multiple leg acca may be  tougher than on platforms that have this option. This is balanced out by the competitive odds. 

2. Unibet mobile

Unibet is the perfect hub for casual bettors, consistently delivering regular promotions and fantastic welcome offers. For mobile users, there are odds boosts to activate before a game or match kicks off. 

I found Unibets' purpose-built app to work really well, especially once I had push notifications all set up. Each time a match event was occurring, a message would pop up in real time with what exactly happened and at what time. For football fans, it may not have the best odds out there, but it is easily one of the most player-friendly platforms – the Uniboost promotion on its own was enough to keep me coming back.

Betting from phone is also possible from countries in Africa. Check out our list over the best betting sites in Nigeria for example.

3. 1xbet mobile

As a football sponsor for FC Barcelona and FC Paris Saint-Germain, there’s no question that 1xbet is one of the most promoted betting apps on this list. The main draw is that it has one of the better streaming services compared to the rest of the mobile apps on this list. The app is not as clean as bet365 for example, but it makes up for it with speedy cash out functionality and custom notifications.

For example, I asked 1xbet to keep tabs on any upcoming matches for me and news that could potentially impact them. I was notified when the news came in – meaning I could then change my bets accordingly. On top of this, the app kept me abreast of deposit and withdrawal processes. 

4. Ladbrokes mobile

As the oldest bookmaker in the UK, Ladbrokes has had 140 years to perfect its betting practices, and this shows. Always ahead of the game, Ladbrokes has of course got their own handy mobile betting app, optimised purposefully for Andropid and iPhone betting. With 36 sports, users will never feel short of markets to explore.

Offers and current boosts are clearly laid out on the mobile app homepage, which feels slightly football-centric and not too welcoming to players who might just be after a quick outright on the boxing or darts. 

All in all though, Ladbrokes is definitely worth a go, there’s a reason why it’s been at the top of its game for so long now, and mobile betting is no exception.

5. William Hill mobile

William Hill is renowned for being a reliable betting site. If I have ever encountered problems, the customer support team is right on the case.  William Hill easily has one of the safest responsible gambling toolsets around, allowing players to set daily, weekly and monthly deposit  limits and prompt self-exclusion features.

Betting-wise, it’s up there with the likes of bet365. It isn’t flooded with regular promotions or welcome bonuses, and the market depth feels well-balanced across an array of sports betting markets. The major downside is that the in-play/live streaming section doesn’t feel as modernised as the other apps on this list.

Betting apps 📱

There may not seem to be a lot of difference between betting on an iPhone and betting on a Macbook. But when you look closer, there are benefits favouring mobile betting.

Mobility is perhaps the most obvious difference between playing on desktop and mobile, with the latter being significantly more portable. Betting from a mobile device has plenty of advantages including: streaming games on the go, being able to stay up to date with bet slips and keeping track of upcoming games as they unfold.

Because mobiles are so, well, mobile, notifications can be triggered and viewed at any given moment. With a desktop betting site, players are limited to that stationary play session – unless you walk around with your laptop in hand, which is not advised. Android or iPhone betting can be paired with push notifications to ensure players are clued into sporting news.

Some aspects of mobile betting can feel gamified. It is much easier for mobile players to deposit more regularly via Apple Pay or Google Pay, as it sometimes doesn’t feel as tangible as paying on a home computer. All the more reason to assess whether you are gambling responsibly and take advantage of the casino’s responsible gaming tools.

Essentially, mobile betting will frequently trump desktop betting sites, but betting responsibly must always be prioritised.

Which sites have a betting app?

Below is a list of all the betting sites that have a dedicated mobile app available:

✔️ Bet356
✔️ Unibet
✔️ 1xbet
✔️ Ladbrokes
✔️ William Hill

Betting on iPhone or Android?

Whilst there aren’t any glaringly obvious differences between platforms, there is one that always stands out. Essentially, the big difference is that Android users have more autonomy of the apps they download because they can download using APK files. 

Android users can download apps straight from their browsers that haven’t been licensed or regulated by the Google Play store. This is as much a negative as it is a positive, but is certainly handy providing you have researched the casino’s credentials beforehand.