The best betting apps for 2026
- Largest pre-match and in-play market range of any UK bookmaker
- Live streaming on thousands of events per year – strong selection across football, tennis and racing
- App consistently rated 4.7/5 on iOS – one of the most stable in this comparison
- App interface can feel cluttered for new users, given the volume of markets.
- Smaller welcome offer than rivals
- Regular free bet offers
- Wonder Wheel: free daily spin with prizes including free bets and bet boosts.
- Paddy’s Rewards: 5 qualifying bets per week earn an additional free bet.
- Odds could be more competitive on big events
- Free bets often restricted to bet builders
- App design is busy – not the cleanest UX in this comparison.
- Clean, beginner-friendly app interface with intuitive navigation.
- Free bets club: £30 staked per week earns a free bet.
- Free bet rewards for certain offers smaller than rivals
- Not all users happy with recent app updates.
- Award-winning mobile app built for in-play betting with a clean, fast live interface.
- Face ID login and push notifications for price changes and bet settlements.
- Strong live betting market range across football, tennis and basketball.
- Welcome offer is a profit boost, not free bets and capped at a £10 stake.
- Smaller pre-match market range compared to Bet365 or Paddy Power.
- Very few sports offers
- One of the UK’s most established bookmakers – decades of trust and brand recognition.
- Great selection of football betting offers and tools.
- App is stable and well-maintained with high ratings on both platforms.
- Welcome offer is competitive but not the highest-value in this comparison.
- App design is functional but less modern than newer competitors like Midnite.
- Live streaming library is smaller than Bet365.
- One of the slickest betting app experiences available in the UK.
- Great free bets club with diverse range of rewards
- Fewer betting tools than some online bookmakers
- Market range is narrower than legacy bookmakers across less mainstream sports.
How to choose a betting app
How to claim a free bet on a betting app
- Download your desired app from the App Store or Google Play and complete the bookmakers’ registration process.
- Verify your ID. This is a requirement of the UK Gambling Commission.
- Make a qualifying deposit via debit card or an eligible payment method. Note that some offers exclude e-wallets, whilst some bookmakers may not accept other payment types.
- If required, submit a promo code or opt-in to the welcome offer you want to redeem.
- Place a qualifying bet at the minimum odds stated in the terms.
- Once this qualifying wager is settled, you will receive your free bet tokens.
- Free bets typically expire within 7-30 days.
