It’s safe to say that sports betting has come a long way in the past few years. That said, ever since sports betting went online, things began to improve for both sportsbook operators and bettors alike.

Websites became more sophisticated and functional providing bettors with unique experiences. However, with the emergence of mobile betting and mobile apps, the bettors became divided regarding which is better.

One thing is for certain though, both sportsbook websites and their dedicated mobile betting apps are equally good options, more than capable of meeting user needs and expectations.

That being said, every online sportsbook has a well-designed website but not all sportsbooks have a native betting mobile app, which does play a pivotal role in deciding which option to opt for. But which one of these options actually provides a better experience? Let’s find out shall we?

Mobile apps

Mobile betting apps quickly became very popular the moment they became available to a wider audience of sports bettors. That said, mobile apps have a simpler design and they are focused on convenience rather than aesthetics.

Not only that but mobile apps provide more customization and personalization options ranging from different bonus types designed for individual users to supporting preferred payment methods and so on.

Moreover, bettors can customize pretty much everything so they can place a wager on any sport event they want, whenever and wherever they may be. Therefore, mobile apps are more tailored to individual needs, which is what makes them more sought-after by more serious and professional bettors.

In addition, betting apps often have unique sports markets, odds and types of bets that aren’t always available on sportsbook websites. But as mentioned before, not all sportsbooks have a mobile app, which kind of limits your choices in some cases.

Website experience

Modern sportsbook websites are simply awesome and the main reason is that they have to be. Bettors expect from bookie websites to be fast, responsive, easy to navigate and both user and mobile-friendly, to name a few. If not, bettors can simply walk or in this case, bounce away to another sportsbook website.

And since the online sports betting industry is highly competitive, operators cannot afford to lose customers over technicalities. That’s why sportsbook websites often have a sleek design and are highly functional so that bettors will stay on the pages to place wagers.

Even a mild inconvenience can drive people away, which is why operators tend to make their websites as seamless and efficient as possible. This requires tons of computing power as a single website processes the activities of hundreds if not thousands of users in real time.

So which option is better?

Well, that is a difficult question to answer as it always comes down to individual needs and preferences. Modern sportsbook websites are unique and mobile-friendly but they are designed to accommodate a lot of different people at any given moment, so there’s not much room for personalization.

Betting apps, on the other hand, are tailored for individuals, as mentioned before, so they have plenty of room for customization and personalization options.  However, they are often not much in terms of visual appearance, not that it matters if you’re a more serious bettor anyway. In the end, both options are equally viable depending on your wants and needs, of course.

Still, mobile apps do have the advantage of offering unique bonuses, the latest news and betting insights, specific odds and events, as well as many other features that aren’t available on websites. Therefore, betting apps may not offer more in terms of experience but they do, in fact, offer more in terms of betting options and flexibility.