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Australia's Best Betting Apps

Thanks to Covid and the lockdowns, betting was one of the main forms of entertainment while people were forced to stay home, and with that, betting apps were and still are a key focus, more so than the normal websites that betting agencies use.

The question is who are the best for providing customers with an elite betting app? Down below are some of the best we think are available.

Ladbrokes is the market leader in Horse Racing betting apps. The app is fast, easy to use and packed with a heap of cool features and offers for punters. If you bet on racing and don't yet have the Ladbrokes app we highly recommend you try them out.

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Betr is a relatively new bookmaker but have hit the ground running offering punters some of the biggest specials across all codes that we have ever seen in the market. If you want an easy to use no frills betting app then make sure you grab Betr today.

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Bet365 is one of our favourite online betting sites. Their live sports product is the best in the world and they have a really good racing betting product as well. If you don't yet use Bet365 make sure you grab the app and check them out, you won't be disappointed.

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Neds is another betting app that offers racing punters a heap of cool features and products to get the most out of your bet. The Neds Toolbox is one of our most favourite products on the betting market and we highly recommend the Neds app to all punters.

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Boombet is a newer bookmaker but is making a good name for themselves with great odds on most racing markets and a heap of features on their betting platform. Punters can also get BoomBet points for every dollar turned over to exchange for bonus bets which we love.

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Swiftbet is another new online betting site. They offer heaps and heaps of promos on races from gallops to greyhounds and they cannot be matched with their bonus back specials. If you bet on racing then you will want to have the swiftbet app.

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Palmerbet continues to go from strength to strength with their betting products and have become one of our go to betting apps for betting on horse racing. Palmerbet is another bookmaker we recommend using if you haven't tried them out yet.

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Bluebet is one of the fastest growing betting sites in Australia and we can see why. They offer heaps of specials on racing markets each week and their app is fast and easy to use.

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Picklebet is one of the newest bookmakers in the country but their betting app is very easy to use and is packed full of good features for punting on the gallops or greyhounds. They offer betting on first fours which we love. Make sure you get the Picklebet app if you haven't used them before.

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Betright doesn't offer the bonuses or specials that some other bookmakers do but they pride themselves on giving punters the best prices across all Australian gallops. If you just want a good quality betting app that offers the best prices and takes punters on then you will want to give Betright a try.

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Neds

The Neds betting app is one of the best going around. The home page has both the upcoming racing and sporting events, but the big tick is the ‘Neds Toolbox’ at the top of the page, where your products are just a click away, whether it be bet returns, odds boost, fluc ups and back ups. The front page is everything you want from a betting app.

Neds do have live streaming for both the website and the app, but on the app, it seems a more easy and simple process to bet and watch at the same time, which is a big thing for a betting agency. The vast majority of the big boys have betting and streaming available but in terms of the best, Neds is one of the better ones.

One of the more popular forms of betting is a multi, whether it be a racing multi, a sports multi, blended multi or a same race/same game multi. The website for Neds is solid for placing these sort of bets but with the app, it’s much easier and more of a smooth process. Plus with Neds, there are good promotions and offers when it comes to multi betting. You’ll need to login to see the details.

Neds is Australia's newest online bookmaker who are set to give the rest of the online bookmakers a bit of a shake-up.

Pros
  • Lightning fast payouts on racing (paid out on Cup day within 30 seconds)
  • Wide range of Racing and Sports markets
  • Lightning fast website and mobile site
Cons
  • Lacking some sports markets.
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Ladbrokes

What you get with Neds is what you’ll likely get with Ladbrokes. That said, Ladbrokes has been in business for a few years earlier than Neds and have had longer to build and set up a better app, which has worked wonders, with a key component being live streaming and betting at the same time. Similar to Neds, it’s good on the website but a far better proposition on the app, and they cover a stack of meetings for streaming, whether it be in Australia or Overseas.

The home page of the app has everything you want for a punter. It has what is upcoming whether it be racing or sport, as well as down below with all the racing and sports markets a click away. There is also a rolling ticker of what the promotions are and of course if you want to watch the racing, ‘Ladbrokes 1’ is at the bottom right of the app.

The app, for a while, was quite slow when it came to running. It would often lag, crash often and the navigation was a frustrating process. But with more money invested into the company and to make it a better product, it has worked wonders, with the app now running smoothly, it’s fast and there is no lagging or crashing unlike previous editions.

What makes Ladbrokes.com.au great? Other than having some of the BEST Daily Racing Offers, Ladbrokes has prided itself on being the most initiative bookmaker on the market.

Pros
  • Ladbrokes Australia offers Daily Odds Boosts Offers on Racing
  • Debit card available to all Australian customers (withdraw your winnings from an ATM)
  • Best tote odds and best starting price on all thoroughbred racing
Cons
  • No live streaming options
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SwiftBet

SwiftBet hasn’t been in business too long but are quickly establishing themselves as a pretty good betting agency, with on course bookmaking to go with the betting website and furthermore, a betting app which is a simple and easy one to use and appealing for new customers, which is the case with most bookmakers that use BetMakers, but still, the layout they have is quite good.

With the home page of the app, whatever you prefer is just a click away. For racing, the upcoming races is displayed, all codes and both Australian/Overseas racing. If sport is your preference, what is displayed will be what is coming up, or if you want to see what promotions are on offer, you can click on that and the list of promotions will be displayed, which are very good.

Live streaming is important with new betting websites and while they don’t have Australian racing, they have SwiftBetTV, which covers some international meetings and on the app it runs quite smoothly, which is a big tick given some bookies and their apps, being able to watch and bet at the same is frustrating.

We take a look new bookmaker swiftbet.com.au and give an honest review on their betting products, customer service and platform and detail why you should with them.

Pros
  • Competitive odds on heaps of racing markets
  • Fixed odds are up before most other bookies
  • Customer service almost 24/7 for any issues/questions
Cons
  • Same Game Multi is a bit clunky
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Betr

While despite being in its infancy, the Betr app is steadily getting better and better with time, although there is still some tinkering that needs to be done in order for it to match some of the big boys. An example is that it can often crash on you midway through a session, or it blocks your account afterwards, thinking you have failed to login too many times.

Since its inception, what has been clear about Betr is that they are trying to be different with promotions, providing more and covering more racing/sports. So with that, the promotions are quite prevalent on the home page of the app, so if you want to bet with some form of assurance, you will be able to see what Betr has on offer for promotions and offers.

Some betting agencies have expert tips/form, but you don’t know who is providing them. With Betr, when it comes to racing, they have well respected experts, namely Mick Sharkie, that provides race tips/previews, as well as the team from Punters.com.au, regarded by some as one of the best social racing websites in Australia.

We take a look in to Betr.com.au and give an in-depth review on their betting products and platform and detail why you should bet with them.

Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Easy to use app
  • Market leader for Promos on Racing
Cons
  • No issues so far but the site has only just launched
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Unibet

The Unibet app is one of the best for punters when it comes to sports betting and being able to stream sporting events. There are over 40,000 sporting events that can be streamed on the app via ‘Unibet TV’ and furthermore, you can also watch replays of sporting events, which is the market leader for sports punters. Replaying sports events is very rarely seen elsewhere so this is a big tick.

Via the app as well, you can use Profit Boost, where you can get up to 50% of a boost on your winnings when placing a bet on an eligible sporting market. During quiet periods of racing, sport is quite prevalent and using this betting promotion is outstanding and a near market leader.

They are a trust betting app and have been recognised as one of the best in recent years, earning the award of ‘best online sportsbook operator’ at the 2014 and 2015 International Gaming Awards, so downloading the app and betting with them, you can trust them with confidence.

How does the Swedish-owned Unibet.com.au compare to some of the larger bookmakers in Australia? We put them to the test to find out.

Pros
  • 15% owners bonus if you back your horse
  • Heaps of racing markets
  • Uniboost product
Cons
  • Website slow and sluggish
  • Takes a bit of time to get used to their site
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Bet365

Logging in on a betting app can be quite frustrating, especially when you are on the run and wanting to quickly put on a bed. Whilst there is no pin number option, the login is very fast to do and it takes seconds before you are able to bet, which is a positive.

The website for Bet365 is pretty good but the app is outstanding when it comes to the menu and whatever you want, whether it be racing or sport, with all options and all markets available with just a couple of taps.

The Cash Out option is very good on the app. It is available to use on the website, but the app makes it much easier to do, with a few taps and being able to cash out straight away without dramas is a big tick for Bet365.

bet365.com.au have been we well known brand around the world for some time now and in 2012 they obtained a license to operate in Australia.

Pros
  • Huge range of markets
  • Great odds on Australian racing
Cons
  • No current sign up bonus
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Betfair

The Betfair app, when it first launched a few years, was absolutely putrid and a nightmare to use. But after a few years and upgrades, the app is now finally up to scratch and one of the best betting apps going, with the black layout being quite impressive and making it easy to read the font and whatever you want is a click away.

The betting exchange that is Betfair is the biggest and best betting exchange in the world. It is good to use on the website but it is equally good to use on the app, especially when you are away from home and on the road, or even at the races, especially for those that love to bet in play. It’s an outstanding app for those kind of punters.

Betfair has some of the leading experts and analysts in the business when it comes to racing and sports, called the ‘Betfair Hub’. It is easily accessible on the app, just a click away from whatever market it is you are looking at, and hopefully it helps you in some way to find a winner.

We dive in to the Betfair website and give you a detailed rundown of all the best features and how this betting exchange stacks up.

Pros
  • Australia’s #1 betting exchange
  • Great odds
  • Fast payouts
Cons
  • Charges a commission on winnings
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TAB

The TAB app is the best betting app for punters because it has the streaming rights for Sky Racing, meaning you can watch Sky1, Sky2 and Thoroughbred Central, as well as race replays for all three codes. Along with that, as part of the deal with TAB and Sky Racing, download the Sky Racing Active and you’ll get exclusive extended vision of race meetings, including entire mounting yards.

The app went a complete overhaul leading into the Spring of 2022 and while there were a few glitches to begin with, it’s become a premier betting app. Upcoming racing is on the front page, all three codes, along with sports that are coming up, while if you are a Pub/Club/TAB agency, you can switch to Venue Mode, which gives users better promotions and better odds on certain runners/sporting events, as well as betting/dinner discounts if you are at a pub or club.

The ability to watch and bet at the same time is very important for punters and in that regard, the TAB is easily the best in that regard. The vision is in the top half of the screen while you can bet in the bottom half, as well as flick through upcoming races, which is a great way to do things.

The TAB are Australia's biggest bookmaker offering awesome odds on all Races in Australia and overseas as well.

Pros
  • Live Stream Sky Racing 1, 2 and Sky Thoroughbred
  • Can bet online and in betting shops
  • Great promotions on racing & sport
Cons
  • Website can be hard to find some markets
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Palmerbet

It took a while to get the Palmerbet off the ground but in recent times it has taken off and been a very reliable app for both racing and sports punters, with what they offering stacking up really well prior to their bigger rivals.

Some apps, it can take time to login and be frustrating to use. Thankfully with Palmerbet, once you sign up, you have the option to login via a pin number, which is something that should be an option for all bookies but there is only a select few that have it, so it’s a big tick for Palmerbet.

Their racing form is quite detailed and in depth, and easy to use on the app. Some bookies are quite thin when it comes to racing form, especially the bookies that are under the BetMakers banner, but Palmerbet have detailed form on most racing worldwide, but Australia wide, no matter the code, it’s detailed.

We take a look at Palmerbet.com to give you an in depth look at all the positives and negatives before you sign up.

Pros
  • 100% Australian owned
  • Great for weekly bonus offers
  • Great website and support staff
Cons
  • Not as many sports markets as some
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Play Up

Australian owned and operated, Play Up is fast becoming one of the more popular betting companies in the country and furthermore thanks a slick app, with a key headline being the login feature of a pin number instead of login details. If you are in a rush, logging in with a username/password is frustrating, so typing in a pin number is easier and faster.

If you are familiar with using DraftStars, it is a similar feel when using Play Up. The darker background makes the font easy to read and the navigation is quite simple, with whatever you are looking for just being a click away. Some apps are quite confusing but thankfully it is a simple and easy app with Play Up.

With Play Up, it was created mainly to be a mobile/app platform so while the website is okay, it has nothing on the app. The good thing with Play Up is that you have a personalised client manager for your account, so whatever your preferences are, racing or sports, or what your preference is for betting, you will be well suited.

How does PlayUp compare to other online bookmakers in Australia? Read our review as we put them to the test.

Pros
  • Australia’s best fixed odds bookie
  • Great for Fantasy Sports
  • Heaps of fun!
Cons
  • Still finding their feet
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