Based on many years of experience in using betting apps, the following are our recommended betting apps for beginners. We have used out usual rating system and looked at the apps as though we were a first-time user. These are the apps that scored best for placing your first bet.
Top Betting Apps For Beginners
1 - bet365 App
BET £10, GET £30 IN FREE BETS
Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365.
Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration required. #ad 18+
✅ Competitive Prices
✅ Wide range of promotions
✅ Excellent customer service
✅ Bet boosts
❌ Can be unstable during busy periods
2 - Betfred
BET £10, GET £50 IN BONUSES
New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply.
✅ Well spaced out information
✅ Coupon views
✅ Dedicated cash out section built in to bet slip
✅ Price boosts
❌ Congested menu systems
3 - Coral
BET £10, GET £50 IN FREE BETS
18+ New UK+ROI Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £/€10 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 5x £/€10 free bets. Free bets available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.
✅ Strong odds
✅ Bet bundles available
✅ Free promotional daily game
✅ Live chat service
❌ Basic in-play visuals
4 - BetVictor
BET £10, GET £30 IN FREE BETS
*18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet £10 or more on any football market at minimum 1/1 odds. No cash out. Get £30 in Free Football Bets. Free Bets expire in 7 days. Debit card / Apple Pay payments only. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly
✅ Efficient menu layout
✅ Horse finder tool for horse racing bets
✅ Quick and effective live chat service
✅ Events shown up to 5 days in advance
❌ Limited bet builder options
5 - Ladbrokes
BET £5, GET £30 IN FREE BETS
18+ New UK+ROI Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 6 x £5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stake not returned). Restrictions + T&Cs apply.
✅ Free to play bonus games & competitions
✅ Frequent Price boosts
✅ Logical layout
✅ Extensive betting markets
❌ Can be sluggish to respond to touch gestures
Beginners Guides
As well as our list above we have some excellent guides for first-time users on a number of betting apps –
FAQs
We have ranked the bet365 app as the easiest betting app for beginners. We found the registration process simple and finding and placing bets easy. This app would suit a first-time user.
All betting apps have a registration process in order to ensure customers are over the age of 18 and to prevent identity theft. Basic details are required such as an email address, full name and postal address. A payment method is also be required in order to deposit/withdraw funds on a betting app.
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