Comparing Indiana Mobile Sportsbook Apps

BetAmerica promotes itself as a “Desktop Only ” sportsbook. You can access the mobile edition of the website from any smartphone or tablet, but you won’t be able to place a bet. BetAmerica published this comment on its Facebook page on December 30, 2019. To date, no additional information has been published.

“Hey Indiana, we’re LIVE! We are available via desktop only at https://in.betamerica.com/sports/ and will make an announcement when our iOS and Android apps are available.”

The BetMGM mobile app is available for download on Android devices (link on website) and iOS devices (via Apple Store). A link to the Android app won’t appear until you sign up an account, so don’t bother searching for it beforehand. Once you get the app installed, you’ll find it works almost exactly the same as the website. It’s nothing fancy, but is easy to navigate, and has been stable and reliable since a late-2019 update. More recently, individual state apps were merged into one app, so you’ll need to choose your state each time before you log in.

BetRivers Android app is renowned for being one of the best in the country. Unfortunately, its iOS app has not garnered the same reputation. Therefore, I’ll review them separately…

BetRivers Android app has been in development for years, starting with the brand’s appearance in New Jersey in 2016 (PlaySugarHouse). It’s fast, smooth, user friendly, and has one of the largest sports market varieties in the business. The mobile experience almost perfectly parallels the browser experience. 

BetRivers iOS app is nothing like its Android cousin – at least, not yet. While it looks the same – same buttons, same features, same sports and promos – the functionality doesn’t compare. Launched in mid 2020, RSI pushed this app into shelves long before it was ready. Following a multitude of bug fixes and performance improvements, it’s getting better, but developers still have work to do before this version lives up to the BetRivers name.

Caesars is a household name in America, harvesting great respect from Atlantic City, to Las Vegas, and everywhere in between. It’s mobile app, however, fails to impress. The user interface can’t compete with many of its rivals. Some of the most common complaints we’ve heard, and experienced ourselves, relate to the app refreshing every time you try to scroll up, and the links for pairing your mobile and land-based Caesars Rewards accounts not working properly.

First things first – the iOS mobile app logo (shown right) is misleading. Mobile casino games are not available in Indiana – they’re illegal. But when you click the iOS app link from the Indiana website, this is what you’ll see in the Apple Store. Aside from this, the DraftKings app is one of the best out there. It’s easy to understand, easy to see, and very easy to navigate. It’s also got the largest sports variety in Indiana. If you’re into Volleyball, this is the only place to bet on it. However, don’t expect to get the sports ball rolling just because you already have a DFS account with DraftKings. You’ll need to download a separate app, and sign  up another account, as your deposits must be segregated. 

For all who think FanDuel and DraftKings are different sides of the same coin, here’s proof that it’s not true. FanDuel has a far smaller variety of sports betting markets than it’s long-time DFS rival; only 13 compared to DK’s 18. Then again, at least they were smart enough not to put the word “casino” on their universal U.S. mobile app logo. That’s about where the differences stop. FanDuel’s app is a fantastic one, in terms of easy UI and straight-forward navigation. Plus, it was developed by decades-old iGaming software giant, Betfair.  But again, don’t choose FanDuel just because you have a DFS account with them. They are separate apps, requiring separate accounts and balances.

There’s honestly not a lot to brag about when it comes to PointsBet. Most other apps are superior in a multitude of ways. However, there are two things PointsBet users have access to that no one else does. First is bet son the ‘Entertainment’ category. If you’re into awards ceremonies and reality TV , this could be a game changer. Second is the operator’s distinct ‘Points Betting’ system. Unlike traditional sports betting (which they also offer), Points Betting is based on spread and totals betting, where the number of points over or under determines the multiplier on your win or loss. Let’s say you bet an NBA game will end with ‘Over 180 points’. The game ends with 195 total points. You don’t just win the bet – you win 15x the bet. The danger is that, if the total ends at 170, you lose 15x your bet.

Do not confuse “theScore” mobile app with “theScore Bet” mobile app. One is the original sports news app, and offers no form of real money betting. The other is the mobile sports betting app, legal in Indiana. Score Bet is the only sportsbook in the state that only offers its wager services via mobile apps. The website – like the original app – is for sports news only. While the betting app itself does function very well, you won’t find too many betting markets to choose from. Score Bet only supports wagers on the five (listed below). If that’s all you want, theScore Bet is all you’ll need.

Unibet has been in operation for more than 20 years, earning a reputation as a premier international iGaming supplier. They’ve brought the same quality to the US market, delivering an Android and iOS mobile sports app that is as reliable as it is user-friendly. Everything you need is easy to find, bets are simple, and promotions are honored. The only people we would not recommend Unibet Indiana to are those who live outside the state, but commute regularly. Most Indiana sportsbooks allow members to access all basic services, except betting of course, from outside Indiana. Unibet, on the other hand, does not allow users to enjoy basic features, like accessing the cashier or viewing bet results, unless they are physically located in the state.

William Hill is the world’s oldest sportsbook, and claims to be the largest in America. We can’t verify or disprove that claim, but we do know it’s favored by a lot of U.S. bettors – especially those who previously accessed international sportsbooks before the legal climate changed over a decade ago. this brand’s experience shows in the development of a full-feature, easily navigable mobile app for iOS and Android. However, the range of sports is truncated compared to their rivals. Like their international colleagues at Unibet, William Hill won’t let you access any of its basic features while physically located outside the state. Not recommended for commuters.