Iowa Betting Apps: Top Sports Betting Apps in IA 2025

Iowa Betting Apps Quick Facts

✅ Are IA Betting Apps Legal?	Yes
📱 Total IA Betting Apps:	12
🚨 Newest Betting App:	Fanatics Sportsbook App
⭐ Highest Rated App:	Caesars Sportsbook App
🏛 IA Gambling Regulator:	Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
✍️ Reviewed By:	Tyler Olson

List of Iowa Betting Apps Rated For 2025

Each Iowa betting app is rated by users on a 5-point scale. Here is how we ranked each of the 13 betting apps:

📱 Betting App	⭐️ Rating
1. Caesars Sportsbook IA	4.9/5 ⭐
2. BetMGM IA	4.8/5 ⭐
3. bet365 IA	4.8/5 ⭐
4. Fanatics Sportsbook IA	4.7/5 ⭐
5. DraftKings IA	4.5/5 ⭐
6. Fanduel IA	4.5/5 ⭐
7. Sporttrade IA	4.2/5 ⭐
8. ESPN BET IA	4.1/5 ⭐
9. Bally Bet Sportsbook IA	3.5/5 ⭐
10. BetRivers Sportsbook IA	3.5/5 ⭐
11. Circa Sportsbook IA	2.2/5 ⭐
12. Q Sportsbook IA	1.9/5 ⭐

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1. Caesars Sportsbook IA Betting App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	4.9/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.6 (iPhone) \| 4.2 (Android)
📲 Download Size:	97.12 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Rewards Program
📹 Live Streaming?	Yes
✅ States Active:	20 + DC
✍️ Full Review:	Caesars Iowa Sportsbook

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Must be 21+ and present in IA. T&Cs apply.

2. BetMGM IA Sportsbook App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	4.8/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.8 (iPhone) \| 4.4 (Android)
📲 Download Size:	269.9 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Rewards Program
📹 Live Streaming?	Yes
✅ States Active:	21 + DC & PR
✍️ Full Review:	BetMGM Iowa sportsbook

$1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets If You Don't Win

Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Must be 21+ to participate & present in IA. Gambling problem? Call1-800-BETS-OFF. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in NY, NV, or Puerto Rico.

3. bet365 IA Sportsbook App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	4.8/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.8 (iPhone) \| 4.6 (Android)
📲 Download Size:	51.8 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Rewards Program
📹 Live Streaming?	Yes
✅ States Active:	9
✍️ Full Review:	bet365 Iowa sportsbook

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Must be 21+ to participate & present in Iowa. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA). T&Cs Apply.

4. Fanatics Sportsbook IA Sports Betting App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	4.7/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.7 (iPhone) \| 4.1 (Android)
📲 Download Size:	206.6 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Rewards Program
📹 Live Streaming?	Yes
✅ States Active:	22 + DC
✍️ Full Review:	Fanatics Iowa sportsbook

Bet and Get up to $1000 in No Sweat Bets

Must be 21+ to participate. T&Cs Apply. Play Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-BETS-OFF

5. DraftKings IA Betting App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	4.5/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.8 (iPhone) \| 4.7 (Android)
📲 Download Size:	392.6 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Rewards Program
📹 Live Streaming?	Yes
✅ States Active:	25
✍️ Full Review:	DraftKings Iowa sportsbook

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6. Fanduel Sportsbook IA Betting App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	4.5/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.8 (iPhone) \| 4.7 (Android)
📲 Download Size:	140 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Rewards Program
📹 Live Streaming?	Yes
✅ States Active:	22 + DC & PR
✍️ Full Review:	FanDuel Iowa sportsbook

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Must be 21+ to participate. T&Cs apply.

7. Sporttrade IA Sportsbook App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	4.2/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.6 (iPhone) \| 3.8 (Android)
📲 Download Size:	98.6 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Exchange Platform
📹 Live Streaming?	No
✅ States Active:	5
✍️ Full Review:	Sporttrade IA

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Patrons must be 21 years of age or older in order to claim the following Offer and must be physically present in the state of Iowa to place a wager.

8. ESPN BET IA Sports Betting App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	4.1/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.8 (iPhone) \| 4.5 (Android)
📲 Download Size:	125.2 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Exclusive Promotions
📹 Live Streaming?	Yes
✅ States Active:	19
✍️ Full Review:	ESPN BET IA Sportsbook

9. Bally Bet IA Betting App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	3.5/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.6 (iPhone) \| 4.4 (Android)
📲 Download Size:	96.6 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Live Streaming
📹 Live Streaming?	Yes
✅ States Active:	8
✍️ Full Review:	Coming Soon!

First Bet Safety Net up to $1000

Must be 21+ to participate & present in Iowa. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA). T&Cs Apply.

10. BetRivers IA Sportsbook App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	3.5/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.9 (iPhone) \| 4.6 (Android)
📲 Download Size:	150.7 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Competitive Odds
📹 Live Streaming?	Yes
✅ States Active:	8
✍️ Full Review:	BetRivers IA Sportsbook

11. Circa Sports IA Betting App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	2.2/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	2.5 (iPhone) \| N/A (Android)*
📲 Download Size:	62.1 MB
🎁 Top Feature:	Unique Wagering Opportunities
📹 Live Streaming?	Yes
✅ States Active:	5
✍️ Full Review:	Coming Soon!

*Note: I couldn't find an option to download the Circa Sports betting app from the Android app store but on their website they say it's available.

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12. Q Sportsbook IA Betting App

⭐️ IowaBets Rating:	1.9/5 ⭐
🚨 App Store Ratings:	4.6 (iPhone) \| N/A (Android)
📲 Download Size:	N/A
🎁 Top Feature:	Futures Markets
📹 Live Streaming?	No
✅ States Active:	1
✍️ Full Review:	Coming Soon!

How to Download a Betting App in Iowa

Choose the app you want to start with.
Search for it inside the portal where you get your apps (Apple App Store or Google Play)
After double checking to make sure it's the one you want, download it as you would any other app.
Open the app and register your new account.

How to Sign Up for a Sports Betting App

After you've got the app on your device and opened, you'll see a button to the effect of "sign up" or "register", that's the one you want. At that point you're moments away from getting started. Individual sportsbooks vary, but the process will ask you to do this or something very close to this:

Enter your email address, and come up with a user name and a unique password.
Give the operator your full name, address, phone number, and last four digits of your social security number.
Enter our exclusive promotional code if applicable. Our site reviews can help you get one.
Verify the information is correct and that you are at least 21 years old. The accept the terms and conditions of the sportsbook to create your account.
Using your preferred banking method, make your first deposit into your new Iowa sportsbook account.
Find the sports betting market, game, and betting option that appeals to you an place your first bet.

We strongly advise you to use the responsible gaming tools available. You control your gambling not vice-versa!

Get Started Betting At Iowa Betting Apps

That's a top down view to familiarize yourself with Iowa Sports betting apps. Any of the operators we recommended above can give you a solid experience, but we also have full reviews of many of the best Iowa sportsbook apps to check out if you want to go deeper. Those reviews are also a great place to pick up Iowa sportsbook promo codes that can make your first few times with a new sportsbook even more fun.

We also have guides and other Iowa sports betting resources if you're new at this. If you need to know the basics of betting, how parlays work, or which teams work with which books, we've got you covered.

Responsible Betting on Iowa Sports Betting Apps

It's important to keep your head on straight when you're placing your wagers. Sports betting sites can enhance the fan experience, but staying within your limits it crucial. You can rest assured knowing that all the legal sports betting operators are bound by law to promote responsible betting in Iowa with "guardrails" added to the software.

Typical features you'll see to stay on track include the ability to set limits for time and money spent on the software over a period of time. You'll generally also be able to set a short term "cool off" time where your account will be frozen, or a long-term self-exclusion period where your account is locked.

And if you think it's all gone too far, you'll be able to get to free resources that can help you.

Iowa Betting App FAQ’s

There are 12 different betting apps legal in Iowa today. Those apps are: Caesars, Bally Bet, BetMGM, bet365, BetRivers, Circa Sports, DraftKings, Fanatics, Fanduel, ESPN BET, Sporttrade, and Q Sportsbook.

Although it's important to make up your own mind and judge for yourself, several names consistently come up in the lists of the top-rated sports betting apps on the market. BetMGM, Bet365 and FanDuel come through with the highest average reviews. DraftKings Sportsbook and Caesars Sportsbook are right on their heels.

Yes, sports betting apps are legal to download in Iowa. All 12 apps we mentioned here, from Caesars to Q, are all legal sports betting apps.

You must be at least 21 years old to participate in Iowa sports betting through an app or website. Additionally, you must be present in the state of Iowa at the time you place your wager, and you can't have a close affiliation with a team or league in the sport you're betting on.

That's a matter of opinion, and even an attractive layout doesn't indicate stability or speed on a mobile sports betting app. But as far as an interface that looks good and delivers where it counts, DraftKings Sportsbook, Hard Rock Sportsbook, and FanDuel Sportsbook all fit the bill.

This is also a matter of opinion; your favorite app and your friend's may be completely different. When you've identified what the most important criteria are for you when it comes to sportsbooks, there's a good chance you've found the best online sports betting platform in Iowa. Just don't expect everyone to agree with you.

Our top-rated betting app in the State of Iowa is Caesars Sportsbook. We have the app rated at a 4.9/5 due to its ease of use, available markets, and overall promotions, amongst other things.

Iowa is one of many legal sports betting states across the country. As long as you're in a state with legalized sports betting, you can download betting apps.

Currently, the Hard Rock Bet sportsbook app is not available for download in Iowa. While the sportsbook is open at the Hard Rock Bet Casino in Sioux City, Hard Rock Bet app is not live online or available for download on their desktop site, iOS store, or Android store.

Author

Brian Dermody

Brian Dermody cut his teeth professionally in the world of UFC marketing but has since turned his attention to the booming sports betting industry in the US. He now spends his days relentlessly testing and reviewing the top betting apps available to ensure bettors know exactly what they are getting into when they sign up with a bookie or casino.

Iowa Betting Apps: Top-Rated IA Sports Betting Apps 2025