All Betting Apps in Australia

Despite all the frills and features of some betting apps - odds are still a high priority when looking for a new bookie. When we talk about high odds return, that is how much you expect to win, if you stake both sides of the bet.

So if you placed two $100 bets on either side of a coin toss, you are guaranteed to win one of those bets. But, because the bookmaker takes a cut (known as the bookmaker margin) you will not get offered 2.00 odds, but usually somewhere between 1.85 to 1.95. Let's say it was 1.90, and tails wins, you will collect $190, losing $10 in the process. 10$ is 5% of $200, therefore the bookmaker margin is 5% on this event.

The odds return is the other side of the bookmaker margin (95% in the example above). We test each betting site across a bunch of different sports and games to work out who has a higher odds return. They all vary depending on the game and sport (e.g. PlayUp is usually best for AFL & NRL, but Neds is much better for EPL) - but some are noticeably better in the bigger picture .

Many betting apps have some sort of insights more than just the form guide these days. Which is ideal, as it means you don't have to switch between different apps or websites when doing your research on a race or game. Some types of insights include:

Form Guide - Provides basic info on the trainer, jockey, weight for each horse. Can also include horses total career starts, wins and places, total prize money and their most recent three starts.

Speed Maps - Are used to predict the running position of each horse in a field, and the likely pace of the race.

Flucs/Trends - Price fluctuations on a horse, team or player - which indicates what the bookmaker first listed the price at, and who the rest of the market has been betting on.

Tips - Are usually presented from a trusted expert, which explains who they think will win, or place, with justification on why.

Rankings - Position a player, or team, is ranked on the ladder. Usually accompanied by their most recent games.

Player Insights - A players past history in recent matches, which shows their stats for their most recent games, and the probability on how they will perform in the next game. E.g. John Allen has scored 4 touchdowns in his last 5 games. He has an 80% probability to score a try.

Under Australian law, it is illegal to advertise betting app deals to punters who have not yet signed up.

Once signed up however, from our experience, some bookmakers are much more generous than others with their offerings.

The best sports betting apps are not just mobile versions of their betting sites, they are apps that have been designed specifically for mobile. Sports betting apps often have simpler pages and more scrolling options than betting websites. The best betting apps have efficient menus and search tools so that you can find the market that you want to bet on easily.

Great sports betting apps are optimized so that they do not crash and so that each page loads quickly. This is especially important when you're using a betting app to follow your bets live or when you want to place a live bet as they need to be constantly updated.

One of the big benefits of having a sports betting app is that you can take your bets with you wherever you go. This means that the ability to bet live and to live stream matches is a very important feature of betting apps.

Note that you cannot place live bets directly on betting apps in Australia, you will have to call the live phone betting service. Additionally, to access live streams on your betting app you will generally need to have money in your betting account or have an active bet placed.

We have ranked betting apps that offer their customers lots of payment methods higher than other betting apps. We especially appreciate betting apps that offer PayPal and Apple Pay as these are two of the most mobile-friendly payment options.

As with betting sites, it's important to know that your betting app has good customer support options available should you have a problem with your account or need help to use any of the features of your chosen betting app. We especially look for betting sites with helpful, 24/7 live chat and call centres.

A good range of well-priced betting markets is important to every punter so we also take this into account when rating different betting apps. Every punter is different, some like to bet on the footy, soccer or cricket, while others prefer snooker, darts and table tennis. We think that the betting apps with the most options are better than others but we also take into account how well-priced the odds offered are.

The best sports betting apps have unique features that make the overall betting experience better. We like Australian betting apps with fingerprint and Face ID log in, ones that send you betting updates, and betting apps with extensive form and statistics information.

Our experts think that PlayUp has Australia's best betting app.

It might seem odd to pick PlayUp but the reality is that PlayUp's app is really fast to load, easy to use, always has competitive odds, and isn't packed with unnecessary features (although they do offer Cash Out, Same Game Multis, and other generous extras. It's also free to download for both Apple and Android devices from the App Store and Google Play Store.

Of course, everyone's looking for something different when it comes to betting apps. You might want a betting app with lots of live streaming options, you may want a betting app that supports PayPal payments, or maybe you want a fantasy betting app like Draftstars - so here are our top 10 Australian betting apps and our experts' rating of their 'mobile experience'.

Best Betting Apps Australia 2025

1. PlayUp (4.8/5)
2. Neds (4.8/5)
3. Dabble (3.7/5)
4. Bet365 (4.8/5)
5. Betr (4.5/5)
6. Bet Right (4.4/5)
7. Palmerbet (4.3/5)
8. Ladbrokes (4.6/5)

There are betting apps on Android!

It is a common misconception that because the Australian Google Play Store used to not have any Android sports betting apps, they are not available. However, this is not true.

Many Android betting apps are now on the Google Play Store. If not, they can always be downloaded directly from the mobile website of your chosen betting site

All betting sites with Android apps have a download link that can be accessed on their website. Usually, this link is found at the bottom of the homepage when you are using their mobile betting site on an Android device.

Betting apps are free to download and can be used just like betting sites to place bets on sports and racing events.

The advantage of betting apps, however, is that there are often simpler, more intuitive versions of betting sites. You can also use betting apps wherever you have an internet connection. You'll find that most online betting apps have quick log-in options (passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID), are fast to load, and have intuitive, simple navigation.

To use a betting app you'll need to:

1. Click on one of the links on this site to sign-up with a betting site
2. Download the betting app
3. Open the app and log-in
4. Deposit funds into your account
5. Find a sports betting market
6. Place your bet!

There are 120 betting apps in Australia.

We list every single sports betting app in Australia

Almost every Australian betting site has a betting app. If an Australian betting site doesn't have a betting app then it will have a mobile betting site. Betting apps are better than mobile betting sites because they are optimized for smaller screens, faster to load, and easier to navigate.

Sports betting apps with PayPal in Australia include:

1. Neds
2. Ladbrokes
3. Palmerbet
4. Bet365
5. Unibet

PayPal makes depositing and withdrawing and withdrawing money from your betting app easy and really fast. Deposits are instant and withdrawals generally take a maximum of a few hours to reach your PayPal account. PayPal deposits and withdrawals also have no fees.

There are betting apps on Android!

It is a common misconception that because the Australian Google Play Store used to not have any Android sports betting apps, they are not available. However, this is not true.

Many Android betting apps are now on the Google Play Store. If not, they can always be downloaded directly from the mobile website of your chosen betting site

All betting sites with Android apps have a download link that can be accessed on their website. Usually, this link is found at the bottom of the homepage when you are using their mobile betting site on an Android device.

Australian betting site law restricts betting sites, and betting apps, from advertising their promotions to players who are not yet customers. Therefore, you will not be able to see which betting apps offer free bets unless you have already signed up. 

Betting apps with cash out include:

• PlayUp
• Neds
• Ladbrokes
• Palmerbet
• Bet365
• Picklebet
• Unibet

The best sports betting apps for cash out are Unibet and Bet365 because they offer cash out on the most betting markets (including Automatic and partial cash out) - other apps are a little more selective.