Head to head
bet365 or Paddy Power: how the two apps differ on ten checks
On 7 November 2026 we compare two candidate operators, bet365 and Paddy Power, on ten checks, and we have not yet read the sources for either. Licences are to be confirmed on the GRAI register, so every value is a candidate or Not checked. We name no winner. The table below shows where each check will be filled.
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The ten checks side by side
2 candidate29 not checked
| Check | bet365 | Paddy Power | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Candidate, licence to be confirmed. Snapshot licensee: Hillside (Europe) ENC, GRAI-0539-RB-26-0001 | Candidate, licence to be confirmed. Snapshot licensee: PPB Counterparty Services Limited, GRAI-1003-RB-26-0001 | GRAI register | Not checked |
| Listings in the Irish App Store and Google Play | Not checked | Not checked | App Store (IE), Google Play | Not checked |
| Developer name in the listings | Not checked | Not checked | Store listings | Not checked |
| Last update date | Not checked | Not checked | Store listings | Not checked |
| Minimum operating system | Not checked | Not checked | Store listings | Not checked |
| Data section (App Privacy, Data safety) | Not checked | Not checked | Store listings | Not checked |
| Path to limits | Not checked | Not checked | Operator help pages | Not checked |
| Payment methods documented | Not checked | Not checked | Operator payment pages | Not checked |
| Live streaming | Not checked | Not checked | Operator terms | Not checked |
| Cash out (early settlement of a bet) | Not checked | Not checked | Operator terms | Not checked |
| AppScore v1 | Not scored: the gate needs a confirmed licence and six verified criteria | Not scored: the gate needs a confirmed licence and six verified criteria | Published formula | Not checked |
Columns run in alphabetical order. An empty cell is not a weakness of either app: it is a source we have not yet read.
In short: ten checks, two apps, one licence row filled with candidate values.
What differs so far
Only the licence entries differ in the snapshot, and all three points are unconfirmed:
- Licensee: Hillside (Europe) ENC for bet365, PPB Counterparty Services Limited for Paddy Power.
- Issue date: 1 July 2026 for bet365, 11 August 2026 for Paddy Power.
- Shared licence: the Paddy Power entry also lists Betfair as a trading name. The bet365 entry lists bet365 only.
In short: three licence-entry differences are candidates, and none is a verdict on either app.
Which row to read first, by situation
- You pay by Apple Pay or Google Pay: read the payment row for each app.
- You want a break tool within reach: read the path to limits.
- You switch between iPhone and Android: read the two listing rows.
- You worry about stale software: read the last update date.
We name no winner. The rows decide, once they are filled.
In short: your situation points to a row, not to a brand.
Where the two are the same
- Both are named by both assistants in answers of 6 November 2026: bet365 first, Paddy Power second on average.
- Both fall under the same law: a player limit (s.164), a credit card ban (s.165) and the licence number on every online platform (s.110).
- Both are 18+ only.
The assistants' remarks on features are unverified. We do not use them.
In short: the same law and the same ten checks apply to both.
How we checked
We compare public documents and did not test either service. For this version only the licence snapshot is filled. Scores come from the AppScore method.
In short: the table is a frame, not yet a comparison.
What changed
7 November 2026: first version, structure only.
In short: no earlier version exists.
18+ and where to get help
18+ only. Gambling can be addictive – play responsibly. Set limits, take breaks and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
Free 24/7 support: 1800 936 725 · gamblingcare.ie. More on the responsible gambling page.
In short: Free 24/7 support: 1800 936 725 · gamblingcare.ie.
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