These days, there are a plethora of betting apps for UK punters to choose between and determining which is the best might not always be easy. Everything depends on your specific needs, such as which sport you normally bet on, as the market depth can vary significantly from app to app.
In addition to this, the quality of the app can vary significantly depending on your operating system. A quick look at the web and you will see that most reviews are based on iOS, which is far from ideal if you have an Android phone, and this is why we have decided to do a complete guide on the matter. So read on for our recommendations and reviews of each app...
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When deciding the best Android options, the safest way to go about this ranking is by looking at the average rating on the Google Play Store. This will sometimes be distorted due to the volume of reviews, but we found ourselves agreeing with the ratings for each app. Indeed, below we have reviewed the top 10 apps for Android users.
Bet365 is arguably one of the best betting sites around and its betting app is a big reason for that. On the Google Play Store, the app has an average rating of 4.6/5 and this makes it the best app according to the users. This is a verdict that we certainly agree with as the app has everything you could ask for.
From a comprehensive sportsbook - with a tremendous amount of markets - to quick and easy navigation, bet365 blows most of the competition out of the water. Furthermore, live streaming is offered by the bookmaker and this works brilliantly in the app, as is the case for the popular bet builder tool.
Founded in 1886, Ladbrokes has been in the game for a very long time and so has its app, relatively speaking anyway. On the Google Play Store, the app has a very respectful rating of 4.4/5 despite more than 20k users sending in their verdict. In other words, it is appreciated among UK punters.
Just like the sister site Coral, which we will come onto, the sportsbook has everything from minor leagues to the biggest sports events. Streaming is offered for a lot of these events and promotions are not lacking either, with the 1-2-FREE game being very popular. In short, Ladbrokes is a very versatile betting app just like bet365.
Coral has also been around the block for a long time and the merger with Ladbrokes, which took place in 2016, has only made the brand's foundation even stronger. Just like its sister site, the Google Play Store rating is 4.4/5 but it does not have as many reviews, with just over 10k submitting their verdicts.
The app itself is very easy to use and there are many enticing promotions as well, such as the Rewards Grabber or the Racing Super Series. We were full of praise in our complete review of the Coral app, so if you want to read more about the key features, you should definitely check that out.
Most punters will already know the LiveScore brand thanks to the popular live score app, and the LiveScore Group decided to break into the betting industry is few years ago. So far, and as you would expect, it has gone well as the app has an average rating of 4.4/5 on the Google Play Store.
Streaming is one of LiveScore Bet's main selling points but after switching the sportsbook provider to Kambi, punters can also count on there being a lot of market options. We are big fans of the SQUADS promotions, which is especially fun for those who watch Premier League games, but there are many more reasons to like this app.
William Hill is among the most respected betting brands in the UK and considering that the desktop version is so comprehensive, you would expect nothing different from the app. Indeed, on the Google Play Store, it has an impressive average rating of 4.3/5 despite having nearly 30k reviews.
There are plenty of payments to choose from, as confirmed by our deposit test in the app, and punters can count on swift withdrawals as well. As for the actual sportsbook, it is just as comprehensive as any other site on this list and the live streaming offering for horse racing is very impressive indeed.
Betfred has not always been the best betting site on the innovation front, including the design of its website and app, but the bookie has finally caught up with the times. On the Google Play Store, it boasts an average rating of 4.2/5 and that is very decent, even if 'just' 9k users have left a review.
Thanks to the strong welcome offer, which requires a Betfred promo code, many punters have signed up at Betfred and most of them end up staying. This is because the Betfred app is easy to use and offers many options. Some things can still be improved, as we highlighted in our review of the app, but very decent indeed.
Betway has made its way to the top thanks to a solid product and many sponsorships, above all in the Premier League. On the Google Play Store, the bookmaker's app has an average rating of 4.2/5 and there have been over 13k reviews, which clearly shows that the app is a force to be reckoned with.
Betway has never been our favourite bookie, truth be told, as the sportsbook lacks the same market depth as other top betting sites. On the other hand, which we covered in our Betway app test, it is very easy to use and this simplicity is something that a lot of partners will hold in high regard.
Virgin Bet was launched in 2019 and it is operated by the LiveScore Group, which also owns and operates the aforementioned LiveScore Bet. In other words, the latter is a sister site and a high-quality product can thus be expected at the Virgin Bet app as well, which the average rating of 4.2/5 on the Google Play Store confirms.
The sportsbook is powered by Kambi, resulting in great market depth across the board, and the app is very easy to navigate as well. The free-to-play game FIVES adds a fun element to being a customer at Virgin Bet and there is not much to complain about overall. If you are thinking about it then yes, download the app!
Unibet has been at the forefront of innovation since the start of online gambling, and the fact that it is not on par with bet365 anymore perhaps says a lot. In any case, punters who download the app will find a very solid product and the user reviews attest to this, with an average rating of 4.1/5 on the Google Play Store.
The app is very good for those who want to watch live streaming, offered for several sports by Unibet, and the app also has one of the best bet builders in the game as well. The only negative is that there is no casino section, so even punters who might just want the very casino basics will have to download a separate app.
Finally, BoyleSports is an established betting site with a great reputation as well, though perhaps not because of the app that is available for the customers. It has the lowest average rating on the Google Play Store out of the bunch, as you would expect, coming in just below the four mark at 3.9/5. And only after 2k reviews as well.
Nevertheless, we actually like the betting site a lot and horse racing streaming is a great strength, as is the overall horse racing selection. Punters who sign up will also not have to worry about a lack of promotions for existing customers as BoyleSports has plenty of them, which is enough reason to test the app.
Isak is an experienced content writer with a background in sports journalism. Having focused mainly on football in the past, he certainly knows a thing or two about the betting industry. At BettingLounge, Isak makes sure that all of the content is up to date, specialising in reviews of UK betting sites.