Betting Apps in the United States
Every operator ranked here runs a native iOS and Android app, takes a $10 minimum deposit, and clears withdrawals in a 0–24 hour window. The gaps show up elsewhere: app rating, odds quality, live-betting tools and which payment rails each app supports. On our app score, bet365 (9.3), FanDuel (9.3) and DraftKings (9.2) sit at the top, while ESPN BET (8.6), Fanatics Sportsbook (8.7) and Hard Rock Bet (8.5) offer solid alternatives. US sports betting is licensed state by state, so the first filter is always whether an app is live where you are — an operator legal in New Jersey is not automatically legal in your state.
| # | Operator | iOS | Android | Best app | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bet365 | ✓ | ✓ | 9.3 | Find My Best Betting Site |
| 2 | DraftKings | ✓ | ✓ | 9.2 | Find My Best Betting Site |
| 3 | FanDuel | ✓ | ✓ | 9.3 | Find My Best Betting Site |
| 4 | BetMGM | ✓ | ✓ | 8.8 | Find My Best Betting Site |
| 5 | Caesars Sportsbook | ✓ | ✓ | 8.5 | Find My Best Betting Site |
| 6 | Fanatics Sportsbook | ✓ | ✓ | 8.7 | Find My Best Betting Site |
| 7 | BetRivers | ✓ | ✓ | 8.2 | Find My Best Betting Site |
| 8 | ESPN BET | ✓ | ✓ | 8.6 | Find My Best Betting Site |
| 9 | Hard Rock Bet | ✓ | ✓ | 8.5 | Find My Best Betting Site |
Best betting apps by app rating
Our app rating covers stability, in-app navigation, live-betting responsiveness and how much of the desktop feature set survives on mobile. Here is how the nine licensed operators rank on that metric:
- bet365 — 9.3. Broadest feature set on mobile, including Bet Builder, Cash Out and Live Streaming.
- FanDuel — 9.3. Same Game Parlay, Cash Out and Fast Payout built into a clean interface.
- DraftKings — 9.2. Same Game Parlay, Live Streaming and Fast Payout on both platforms.
- BetMGM — 8.8. Full live-betting and Same Game Parlay support.
- Fanatics Sportsbook — 8.7. Lightweight app with Same Game Parlay and Fast Payout.
- ESPN BET — 8.6. Cash Out and Same Game Parlay, tied into ESPN content.
- Caesars Sportsbook — 8.5. Same Game Parlay and Cash Out.
- Hard Rock Bet — 8.5. Same Game Parlay and Fast Payout.
- BetRivers — 8.2. Same Game Parlay and Fast Payout, no Live Streaming.
All nine hold licences from state gaming regulators (NJ DGE, NYSGC, PGCB, MGCB and others). A high app score does not change the fact that you must be inside a state where that operator is live to place a bet.
Which app fits your betting style
The app score alone doesn't tell you which one to install. Match the app to what you actually bet:
- Choose bet365 if you want the deepest mobile feature set. It scores 9.6 for market coverage and 9.5 for sports depth — the highest in this group — and its app carries Bet Builder and Live Streaming. Good fit if you bet a wide spread of sports and want in-play tools on your phone.
- Choose FanDuel or DraftKings if you live for parlays. Both ship Same Game Parlay, Cash Out and Fast Payout, and both post a 9.3 and 9.2 app score respectively. DraftKings also had the highest best-price share in our sampled odds data (54.1% across 1,062 markets), meaning it topped the price more often than any rival we sampled.
- Choose BetMGM if you want a broad, established app with rewards ties — 8.8 app score, full live betting and Same Game Parlay.
- Choose ESPN BET if you follow ESPN content and want betting in the same ecosystem (8.6 app score).
- Avoid an app if it doesn't carry a feature you rely on: BetRivers and Fanatics Sportsbook, for example, don't list Live Streaming, so if watching in-app matters, look at bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel or BetMGM instead.
Odds quality on mobile
A slick app is worth less if the price is weak. Where we have sampled odds data, the numbers separate the field:
- DraftKings: 54.1% best-price share, 4.24% average margin (1,062 markets sampled).
- Fanatics Sportsbook: 42.0% best-price share, 4.22% average margin (464 sampled).
- Caesars Sportsbook: 36.2% best-price share, 5.26% average margin (900 sampled).
- FanDuel: 36.1% best-price share, 4.42% average margin (592 sampled).
- BetRivers: 27.8% best-price share, 6.33% average margin (478 sampled).
- BetMGM: 19.4% best-price share, 5.15% average margin (432 sampled).
Lower average margin means the book keeps less on a typical market. Fanatics and DraftKings show the tightest margins in this sample, while BetRivers carries the widest. bet365 leads our editorial odds rating at 8.8, though it isn't part of this sampled dataset. If line shopping matters to you, it's worth keeping two or three apps and comparing prices before you tap bet.
Payments and withdrawal speed
Every operator here lists a $10 minimum deposit and a 0–24 hour withdrawal window, so the practical difference is which payment methods your chosen app accepts:
- PayPal: supported by all nine operators.
- Venmo: bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook and Hard Rock Bet.
- Online Banking: supported across the board.
- Play+: DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook and BetRivers.
- Visa: bet365 and FanDuel.
If you prefer paying with Venmo, note BetRivers is the one operator in this list that doesn't carry it. If Visa is your method, bet365 and FanDuel are the two apps that list it. Withdrawal ratings edge slightly higher for bet365 (8.9) and FanDuel (8.7); the stated timeframe is the same 0–24h for all nine, but the actual speed depends on your method and any verification your state requires.
How state licensing affects your app choice
US sports betting is regulated state by state. An app can be fully licensed in one state and unavailable in the next, so availability, minimum age and rules depend on your state regulator. The legal age is 21 across regulated states.
Among the markets these operators serve are New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, Virginia and Massachusetts. Before you download, confirm the app is live in your state — the app stores usually gate installs by location, and you'll need to be physically within a legal state to place a bet.
Every operator on this page holds a licence in the states where it operates, verified against the relevant state regulator's register. That is the only safety check we make here; we do not test deposits or withdrawals ourselves.
How we rank
Every operator on this page went through the same checklist before it could be listed for United States: we verify the licence against the regulator's public register, document the payment methods, minimum deposits and published withdrawal windows, review the apps and measure everyday odds against our live feed. Safety and payout reliability carry the heaviest weight in the final score, followed by payment coverage, app quality and pricing. If a site fails licence verification, it isn't ranked lower — it's excluded. This page re-weights the same checklist for Betting apps: operators that miss the payment method or the sport coverage drop out, and the remaining scores emphasise the intersection — not a copy of the parent ranking.
US sports betting is regulated state by state. An operator licensed in New Jersey is not automatically legal in another state — availability, minimum age and rules depend on your state regulator.
iOS
- bet365 — 9.3
- DraftKings — 9.2
- FanDuel — 9.3
- BetMGM — 8.8
- Caesars Sportsbook — 8.5
- Fanatics Sportsbook — 8.7
Android
- bet365 — 9.3
- DraftKings — 9.2
- FanDuel — 9.3
- BetMGM — 8.8
- Caesars Sportsbook — 8.5
- Fanatics Sportsbook — 8.7
FAQ
What is the best-rated betting app in the United States?
On our app rating, bet365 and FanDuel tie at the top with 9.3, followed by DraftKings at 9.2. The score reflects app stability, navigation and how many features carry over to mobile. The best app for you also depends on which sportsbook is licensed in your state and which payment methods it supports.
Do all these betting apps work on both iPhone and Android?
Yes. All nine operators — bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, BetRivers, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook and Hard Rock Bet — offer native iOS and Android apps.
What is the minimum deposit on US sportsbook apps?
Every operator listed here states a $10 minimum deposit. Withdrawals are quoted in a 0–24 hour window across all nine, though actual timing can vary by payment method and any verification your state requires.
Which betting apps support Venmo?
bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook and Hard Rock Bet all list Venmo. BetRivers is the exception in this group; it supports PayPal, Online Banking and Play+ but not Venmo.
Which app offers the best odds?
In our sampled odds data, DraftKings had the highest best-price share at 54.1% and Fanatics Sportsbook posted the tightest average margin at 4.22%. bet365 leads our editorial odds rating at 8.8. Because prices move, keeping two or three apps to line shop before betting is the practical approach.
How old do I have to be to use a betting app in the US?
The minimum age is 21 in regulated US states. Sports betting is licensed state by state, so you must also be physically located in a state where your chosen app is legal.