Betting apps
Best Betting Apps in Nigeria for Android and iPhone
Nine in ten Nigerian bets are placed on a phone, so the app matters as much as the odds. We installed the apps of every bookmaker in our ranking and noted where to get them, how much space they need and what they do better than the mobile site.
Android Betting AppsPlay Store apps and APK installs.iPhone Betting AppsApp Store apps and web apps for iOS.
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Android Apps at a Glance
| Bookmaker | Where to get it | Size | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| SportyBet | Google Play | Not listed | See store page |
| Bet9ja | Google Play | 38.5 MB | Android 8.0+ |
| 1xBet | Google Play | About 150 MB | Android 5.0+ |
| BetKing | Google Play | About 10 MB | Android 7.1+ |
| MSport | APK from MSport | 28.3 MB | See download page |
| Betway | Google Play | Not listed | See store page |
| PariPesa | APK from PariPesa | 66 MB | Android 8.0+ |
| 22Bet | APK from 22Bet | About 85 MB | Android 5.0+ |
| Melbet | Official site | Not listed | See download page |
| BetWinner | APK from BetWinner | 45.7 MB | See download page |
| 1Win | APK from 1Win | 5.3 MB | Android 5.0+ |
iPhone Apps at a Glance
| Bookmaker | Where to get it | Size | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| SportyBet | App Store | Not listed | See store page |
| Bet9ja | App Store | 63 MB | iOS 13+ |
| 1xBet | App Store | About 350 MB | iOS 14+ |
| BetKing | App Store | About 40 MB | iOS 12+ |
| MSport | App Store | 125 MB | iOS 13+ |
| Betway | App Store | Not listed | See store page |
| PariPesa | App Store | 231.3 MB | iOS 14+ |
| 22Bet | App Store | 254.4 MB | iOS 12+ |
| Melbet | App Store | Not listed | See store page |
| BetWinner | App Store | 270.4 MB | See store page |
| 1Win | Web app (home screen) | 33 KB | iOS 13+ |
App, APK or Web App?
| Type | How you get it | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Store app | Google Play or the App Store | Automatic updates, the safest install |
| APK | A file from the bookmaker's own site | Bookmakers that are not on Google Play, such as 22Bet and PariPesa |
| Web app | "Add to Home Screen" from the browser | iPhone users of sites without an App Store app, such as 1Win |
| Mobile site | Any browser | No storage needed, always the latest version |
What a Good Betting App Offers
- Speed on mobile data: quick loading on MTN, Glo or Airtel, not only on Wi-Fi.
- Small size: BetKing needs about 10 MB on Android and 1Win only 5.3 MB.
- Biometric login: fingerprint or Face ID for logging in and confirming withdrawals.
- App-only extras: Bet9ja's Weekly App Cashback and PariPesa's app free bets reward betting in the app.
- Notifications: alerts for goals, settled bets and new offers.
Install apps only from Google Play, the App Store or the bookmaker's official website. Copies shared in chat groups can steal your login.
Betting Apps FAQ
What is the best betting app in Nigeria?
For live betting 1xBet, for small phones 1Win or BetKing, and for app-only bonuses Bet9ja.
Why is my bookmaker not on Google Play?
Some bookmakers distribute their Android app as an APK from their own site. That is normal, as long as you download it from the official site.
Do promo codes work in betting apps?
Yes. Registration in the app works the same as on the website, including the promo code field.