Horse racing betting apps, rated by the people who use them
Real scores from the App Store, Google Play and Trustpilot for every major UK bookmaker and betting exchange, with what users like, what they complain about and the racing features that matter.
Top-rated horse racing betting apps
Scores out of 5, checked 21 October 2026. Green is 4 or above, amber 3 to 3.9, red below 3.
bet365
Bookmaker
The most-rated betting app in the UK, with Best Odds Guaranteed and UK, Irish and French racing streams.
Sky Bet
Bookmaker
Free-to-play ITV7 and extra places on selected races every day.
Betway
Bookmaker
Best Odds Guaranteed from 9am and quick PayPal withdrawals.
Paddy Power
Bookmaker
The best Trustpilot score of the big bookmakers, plus regular racing promotions.
Betfred
Bookmaker
A favourite for Placepot bets, with nearly 15,000 Trustpilot reviews.
Matchbook
Exchange
2% commission and the best all-round ratings of any exchange app.
Looking for a different bookmaker? Sort all 22 apps by rating, Best Odds Guaranteed and racing streams.
Racing betting guides
Plain-English guides to getting more from your betting app.
Start hereHow betting apps workOpening an account, your first racing bet and staying safe.
OddsHorse racing odds explainedFractional and decimal odds, with a returns calculator.
ValueBest Odds GuaranteedHow BOG works and which bookmakers offer it.
FeaturesCash out bettingFull and partial cash out, and when it is worth using.
ExchangesBetting exchangesBacking, laying, commission and the main exchange apps.
Pool bettingThe Tote and PlacepotHow pool betting works on UK racing.How we rate horse racing betting apps
We don’t make up star ratings. Every score comes from a source you can check.
App store ratings
We take each app’s score from the UK App Store and Google Play. These mostly reflect how well the app works: speed, design and ease of betting.
Trustpilot reviews
Trustpilot reviews rate the company: withdrawals, account checks and customer service. We summarise what recent reviewers say in our own words.
Licence and features
We check every licence on the UK Gambling Commission register and list the racing features that matter, from Best Odds Guaranteed to live streams.
We only link to a bookmaker where we have a commercial relationship with them, and that never affects the ratings we show.
Horse racing betting app FAQs
Short answers to the questions punters ask most.
Which is the best horse racing betting app?
bet365, Sky Bet and Betway have the highest-rated apps, at 4.7 on iPhone and 4.6 on Android. The best app for you depends on what you value: Best Odds Guaranteed, free live streaming, a betting exchange or fast withdrawals.
Are horse racing betting apps free?
Yes. Every bookmaker app is free to download from the App Store or Google Play. You only pay when you place a bet, and some apps need a funded account or a small bet to watch live racing.
Are betting apps legal in the UK?
Yes, if the bookmaker is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. You must be 18 or over, and licensed apps will check your age and identity before you can bet or withdraw.
Why are Trustpilot scores so much lower than app ratings?
App store ratings judge the app itself: speed, design and ease of betting. Trustpilot reviews judge the company, and are often written after a problem such as a delayed withdrawal, account checks or betting restrictions.
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