App only bonus

What an app only bonus is

An app only bonus is a promotion that's limited to people who sign up for, deposit through or play in a casino's mobile app. The website might carry a different offer, or none. Some app only bonuses are welcome offers for new customers; others are in-app rewards for existing ones, such as daily prize games or app-exclusive spins.

It's a narrower idea than a mobile casino bonus, which usually just means any offer you can claim on a phone, including through a mobile browser. With an app only bonus, the browser isn't enough: you need the downloaded app. That matters because apps need storage, a recent operating system and sometimes extra permissions. App offers sit among the other casino bonus types we explain.

Do our UK partners have an app only bonus?

Not as a welcome offer. The key terms for Coral, Ladbrokes, PlayOJO, Casumo and 10bet don't restrict their welcome offers to the app, so the same offer, with the same deposit, spins and wagering, applies wherever you sign up. All five do have UK apps on both the App Store and Google Play, and the listings describe some in-app features and games, covered further down.

Google Play listings no longer show a minimum Android version on the page, so check compatibility on your own device. For details on each app, see our pages on the Coral app, the Ladbrokes app and the PlayOJO app.

Why casinos offer app only bonuses

An app keeps a casino on your home screen, lets it send notifications if you allow them, and makes depositing quicker through stored payment details or wallet payments. Those are commercial advantages for the operator, and an app only bonus is a way to persuade customers to install it.

That's worth bearing in mind. An app makes gambling more convenient, and convenience cuts both ways: quick deposits and one-tap access can make it easier to play more often than you planned. None of that makes an app offer bad, but it's a reason to set limits inside the app before you start. The app vs website bonus comparison looks at the pros and cons of each route.

How to claim an app only bonus

The steps below work for an app only bonus or for any of our partners' welcome offers claimed through an app.

1. Download the app from the official App Store or Google Play listing, checking that the developer or seller matches the casino's operator.
2. Check the app's age rating (18+) and that your device meets the iOS requirement or works with the Android listing.
3. Read the offer's significant terms on the sign-up screen: deposit, qualifying bet, spin value, wagering, expiry and excluded payment methods.
4. Register and complete age and identity checks; UK casinos must verify you before you can deposit or play.
5. Set a deposit limit at the prompt before your first deposit.
6. Opt in if required, then deposit with a qualifying method.
7. Meet any qualifying condition and use the reward within its time limit, on the listed games.

App only bonus vs website offer: what changes

The terms of a bonus don't change with the device, but the experience does. Here's how the app and website routes compare for the same offer.

If your phone can't run the latest app version, a mobile browser gives you the same partner welcome offers. Our pages on whether free spins work on the app and mobile free spins cover the spin offers specifically.

In-app promotions described in partner app listings

While no partner welcome offer is app-only, the store listings describe several in-app features for existing players. These are features named in the listings, not offers we can value; check the app's promotions area for current terms.

• Coral: the Coral Casino App Store listing (opens in a new tab) mentions free-to-play games with real-money prizes and promotions called Smart Rewards, Rewards Grabber and Coral Coins.
• Ladbrokes: the Ladbrokes Casino Google Play listing (opens in a new tab) describes free-to-play games including Instant Spins and a daily prize wheel, and a reward currency called LadBucks used on arcade games.
• PlayOJO: the PlayOJO App Store listing (opens in a new tab) highlights OJOplus money back on every bet, alongside tools such as Take A Break and deposit limits.
• Casumo: the Casumo Google Play listing (opens in a new tab) and its iOS counterpart mention Reel Races and an Adventure and Trophy Collection rewards system.
• 10bet: the app combines sports and casino, and its listings mention deposit limits, breaks and self-exclusion in account settings.

Free-to-play prize games don't need a stake, but any real-money prize they pay may come with terms. Read the prize terms in the app before playing.

App only bonus terms to check

An app-exclusive offer carries the same kinds of conditions as any bonus, plus a few that are specific to apps. These are the lines to look for.

• Where the bonus can be used. Some app offers must be claimed in the app but can be played anywhere; others work only in the app. Check whether switching to the website cancels anything.
• Eligible games. App libraries can differ slightly from the website's. The offer's selected games list is what counts.
• Payment methods. Wallet payments are convenient but check they aren't excluded. Coral and Ladbrokes exclude PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafe and prepaid cards from their welcome offers; see the Apple Pay and Google Pay pages.
• Claim window and expiry. App offers delivered by notification often have short windows.
• Wagering and max bet. The 10x cap and the £5 and £2 slot stake limits apply in apps exactly as on websites.
• Existing account status. New-customer offers stay new-customer offers, whichever device you use.

UK rules that apply to app only bonuses

A casino app is just another way of reaching the same licensed operator, so every UK rule applies in full. Under licence code 5.1.9 (opens in a new tab), all significant conditions of an incentive must be shown transparently at the point of sale and in adverts, with full terms no more than one click away online. In an app, that means the sign-up screen, not a buried menu. See our significant terms entry.

• Age and identity checks must be completed before you deposit or play, including on demo games. See age verification before play.
• Wagering is capped at 10 times the bonus since 19 January 2026, and offers can't mix products. A combined sports and casino app can't give casino spins for a sports bet.
• Stake limits: £5 per slot spin for 25 and over, £2 for 18 to 24.
• Game design: no autoplay, no turbo or slam-stop, at least 2.5 seconds per slot spin.
• Credit cards can't be used, including through a wallet loaded with a credit card.

Beyond the occasional exclusive offer, the regulatory picture on a phone is identical to the one on a laptop.

Safer gambling tools inside casino apps

Every UK-licensed casino app must offer the same safer gambling tools as the website, and some listings name them. PlayOJO's lists Safe Mate, Take A Break and deposit limits; 10bet's lists deposit limits, breaks and self-exclusion; Coral's mentions safer gambling tools generally. Look for them in the account or settings menu.

Useful steps on a phone: set a deposit limit before the first deposit (UK casinos have prompted for one since 31 October 2025), switch on reality checks, and turn off notifications in your phone's settings if you don't want offers popping up. Our guide to setting deposit limits covers each brand. The National Gambling Helpline is free on 0808 8020 133, 24/7.

What casino apps can see: data and permissions

App store privacy labels say what data an app collects and how it's used. They're worth a look before installing, especially for location. Coral's iOS label lists coarse location as linked to you, and Ladbrokes' lists precise location as not linked to you. PlayOJO's iOS listing says the app may use location even when it isn't open. Casumo's and 10bet's Google Play pages say they may share or collect location data.

You can manage location and notification permissions in your phone's settings. To be sure you're installing a licensed operator's genuine app, check that the developer name matches the operator on the Gambling Commission register; our guide to telling a licensed casino from an unlicensed one shows how.

Where to claim a bonus on a casino app

None of our partners runs an app only welcome bonus, but each offer below can be claimed on its app or website, going by the key terms. Coral: 18+, new players; deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10 or more on slots for 100 free spins at 10p on selected games, accepted within 48 hours and valid 7 days, no wagering on winnings; the offer runs 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027. See the Coral casino bonus.

Ladbrokes: 18+, new customers; deposit and spend £10 or more on slots for 50 free spins a day for 10 days (up to 500) at 10p, claimed before 23:59 each day and valid 7 days, no wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits don't qualify. See the Ladbrokes casino bonus.

PlayOJO: 18+, new UK customers excluding Northern Ireland; first deposit of £10 or more for 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p, no wagering, only via the designated offer link. See the PlayOJO casino bonus. Terms were last checked on 5 October 2026.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Decide a budget before you play: set a budget. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.