App review · Last reviewed 23 October 2026
Sky Bet App Review
Sky Bet is a strong choice for UK football betting, particularly if you enjoy accumulators and bet builders. It’s packed with football features, including BuildABet, AccaFreeze, Super Sub and RequestABet. The main drawback is that it doesn’t accept PayPal. The app is rated 4.7/5 on the App Store and 4.6/5 on Google Play, and Sky Bet is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission.
App Store ★ 4.7/5Google Play ★ 4.6/5Ratings checked 18 Oct 2026
Our verdict at a glance
One of the widest ranges of football features we’ve seen: BuildABet, AccaFreeze, Ghost Leg, Super Sub and RequestABet.
No PayPal, and football streaming is limited.
Best for: Football bettors who want the most features
Sky Bet app ratings: iPhone and Android
| Store | Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store (iPhone, UK) | 4.7 / 5 | 86,574 |
| Google Play (Android, UK) | 4.6 / 5 | 44,606 |
Sky Bet is one of only a few UK betting apps rated 4.6 or more on both stores, from over 130,000 ratings in total. Compare ratings for every UK betting app.
Sky Bet app at a glance
| Best for | Football bettors who want the most features |
| Welcome offer | Free bets when you place your first bet (see below) |
| Bet builder | BuildABet, with Ghost Leg and Multi BuildABets |
| Acca features | AccaFreeze, enhanced accas and Boosters |
| Cash out | Full and partial |
| Operator | SBG Sports Limited (Flutter), UKGC licence 67370 |
Sky Bet welcome offer
Sky Bet’s own help pages describe a welcome offer of £30 in free bets, paid as 3 x £10, after a first single or each-way bet at odds of evens or bigger. Some other sites currently list a bigger bet £5 get £40 offer, so check the live offer on the Sky Bet site before you sign up.
- Deposit at least £5; only your first bet counts, and it must be a single or each-way bet at odds of 1/1 or bigger
- Free bets last 30 days and cannot be used on multiples or virtuals
- Neteller and Skrill deposits do not qualify
- Not available if you have had a Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo or Sky Poker account
Offer details summarised on 23 October 2026. Offers change often, so always check the full terms on the Sky Bet website before you sign up. New customers only, 18+, T&Cs apply.
Football betting on the Sky Bet app
Bet builder
BuildABet
Combine up to 10 selections from the same match, and put several BuildABets into one Multi BuildABet. Ghost Leg can remove one losing leg from a qualifying pre-match BuildABet of five or more legs.
Free to play
AccaFreeze
On football accas of five or more pre-match full-time result selections, freeze a winning leg so it settles as a winner. Up to three freezes a week, at a maximum stake of £20.
Free to play
Super Sub and 120 Minute Payout
Super Sub moves a player bet to the substitute, and 120 Minute Payout counts extra time on selected player markets.
Price boosts
RequestABet and Price Boosts
Pre-priced custom bets on every match, plus daily boosted prices on football.
Free to play
Super 6
Sky’s free-to-play game: predict six scores for a chance to win £250,000.
Deposits and withdrawals
Paying in
Sky Bet accepts debit cards, Apple Pay, Pay by Bank and Revolut Pay. PayPal and Google Pay are no longer accepted, and credit cards are not allowed.
Withdrawals
Withdrawals by Pay by Bank are immediate, instant card withdrawals (Visa and participating Mastercard) take one to four hours, and standard card withdrawals take two to five working days. Sky Bet does not charge withdrawal fees.
How to download the Sky Bet app
Sky Bet is free on the App Store and Google Play. Search for “Sky Bet” and check it is the official app before you download.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Rated 4.7 on iPhone and 4.6 on Android
- The widest range of football features
- AccaFreeze and Ghost Leg
- Fast instant card withdrawals
Cons
- No PayPal
- Football streaming rules are limited
- Welcome offer details vary between sources
Sky Bet app FAQs
Is the Sky Bet app safe?
Yes. Sky Bet is run by SBG Sports Limited, part of Flutter Entertainment, licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (licence 67370).
What is Sky Bet AccaFreeze?
A feature that lets you freeze a winning leg of a qualifying football acca, so it settles as a winner.
Does Sky Bet accept PayPal?
No. Sky Bet no longer accepts PayPal or Google Pay.
Who owns Sky Bet?
Sky Bet is run by SBG Sports Limited (Flutter), UKGC licence 67370.
Does Sky Bet have a bet builder?
Yes: BuildABet, with Ghost Leg and Multi BuildABets.
Does Sky Bet have cash out?
Yes. Sky Bet offers full and partial.
Is the Sky Bet app any good?
It’s rated 4.7 on the UK App Store and 4.6 on Google Play. These are app store ratings, not ours.
Our recommendation
This review sets out the facts about the Sky Bet app as fairly as we can. But we also want to be open about our own experience: in our own dealings with Sky Bet, our account was closed and money owed to us under our agreement was not paid. We know many others had the same experience.
That’s one reason we’d point most football bettors to William Hill, for its automatic acca boost and fast withdrawals, or 888sport, for 2 Up early payout, sub cover and a weekly free acca. Both are our partners, and we may earn a commission if you join through our links.
Our verdict
Sky Bet is the most complete football betting app in the UK, with strong ratings on both stores and features you won’t find elsewhere, such as AccaFreeze and RequestABet. The only real gaps are PayPal and football streaming.
Bet responsibly
Every bookmaker we list is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and offers deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion. If betting stops being fun, free help is available 24/7 from GamCare, BeGambleAware and GAMSTOP.
18+ · National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
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