Checked 2 October 2026 · Tested on iPhone and Android
Betting app reviews
Every app here is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. We download it, sign up, deposit, place bets and withdraw, then score it on speed, features, offers and safer-gambling tools.
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Best for: betting exchange and bet builders
Betfair Sportsbook
App Store 4.7 (111K) · Google Play 4.4 (24.8K)
- Full and partial cash out
- Bet Builder
- Live streaming with a funded account or a bet on the event
- Separate Betfair Exchange app for backing and laying
- Minimum deposit £5 by debit card
New customers: Bet £10, get £50 in free bets (£30 sports + £20 Bet Builder). 18+ · T&Cs apply · BeGambleAware.org
Best for: bet builders
Paddy Power
App Store 4.7 (265K) · Google Play 4.3 (44.3K)
- Full and partial cash out
- Bet Builder and Multi Match Bet Builder
- Live streaming with a funded account (racing needs a bet)
- Minimum deposit £5
New customers: Bet £5, get £30 in free bets. 18+ · T&Cs apply · BeGambleAware.org
Best for: live streaming
William Hill
App Store 4.7 (199K) · Google Play 4.3 (33K)
- Full cash out (partial not yet on the new app)
- Bet Builder Hub
- Live streaming with a positive balance or a bet in the last 24 hours
- Minimum deposit £5 by debit card or Apple Pay
New customers: Bet £10, get £40 in Bet Builder free bets (code FB40). 18+ · T&Cs apply · BeGambleAware.org
Best for: horse racing
Betfred
App Store 4.6 (68K) · Google Play 4.5 (15.7K)
- Cash out
- #PickYourPunt bet builder
- Live streaming on selected events
- Minimum deposit varies by payment method
New customers: Bet £10, get £50 in free bets. 18+ · T&Cs apply · BeGambleAware.org
Ratings are UK App Store and Google Play scores, with the number of ratings in brackets. 888sport isn’t listed while we re-check its UK availability.
Compare features at a glance
| App | App Store | Google Play | Live streaming | Cash out | Bet builder | Min deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair Sportsbook | 4.7 (111K) | 4.4 (24.8K) | Yes* | Yes | Yes | £5 |
| Paddy Power | 4.7 (265K) | 4.3 (44.3K) | Yes* | Yes | Yes | £5 |
| William Hill | 4.7 (199K) | 4.3 (33K) | Yes* | Yes | Yes | £5 |
| Betfred | 4.6 (68K) | 4.5 (15.7K) | Yes* | Yes | Yes | Varies |
*Live streaming usually needs a funded account or a bet on the event. Horse racing often needs a minimum stake.
Before you download
Bet with limits, not on impulse
Every app we list lets you set deposit limits, take a time-out or self-exclude. If betting stops being fun, free, confidential support is available. National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133.