# Cover5 > Sports prediction game where points are scored based on covering a spread. (iPhone/iPad app by Cover5 Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cover5/id673306477 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Cover5 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/673306480) - Category: Games, Sports - Price: Free - Rating: 2.91/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 32 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2013-08-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cover5/id673306477/reviews.md ## What is Cover5? The Sports Game Where Every Point Matters Every point of every game matters with the Cover5 scoring system. We use the Cover5 spread to strike a balance between the favorite and the underdog. You score points based on how much your picks cover or don't cover the spread. Cover5 uses real teams and real scores so you won't have to root for players on teams you hate or blow your season because your first round draft pick tore an ACL. The Cover5 mobile app allows you to play on the go anywhere, anytime! HIGHLIGHTS: - Make your picks for the given game period (each week of football, each round of the tournament, etc.). - In-app live scoring keeps you up to date on game scores and your Cover5 points at any time. - See how you stack up against other players in your contest on our Round and Overall Leaderboards. - Join or play in a league anywhere, anytime from the Cover5 mobile app. - Share the fun with friends through email invitations or sharing a link from the app. Download it now and join the fun! ## Key features - Point spread scoring system - Real teams and real scores - In-app live scoring - Round and Overall Leaderboards - Join or create leagues - Share with friends ## Recent user reviews (10 of 78) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cover5/id673306477/reviews.md ### 5/5 — NFL Season, 2025-2026 *2025-08-22, version 5.6.11* This app is a favorite with family and friends each year. Will the app be available for the NFL this season? Will private leagues be available again? When? ### 3/5 — Private Leagues *2025-08-15, version 5.6.11* Will private leagues be available for this season? ### 5/5 — No issues *2024-10-01, version 5.6.10* No issues running our private league since new app released ### 5/5 — Fun *2024-08-26, version 5.6.5* This is 5 stars no cap ### 3/5 — Can’t log into my account during season *2023-10-19* Great fun betting app to use during NFL season, however, I always have issues being signed out of my account and now I can’t log in to my account from the app midseason. ### 1/5 — A Year Later Still No Private Leagues *2023-08-30, version 5.4.0* This used to be the best app all buddies played. Apparently changed ownership and like others they told us in 2022 Private Leagues would be back in 2023. Tried to get any code today and no response so my guess is Cover5 is now finished all together. Such a shame! ### 3/5 — Private Leagues *2023-08-13* Will private leagues be available for this season? ### 3/5 — Does this work anymore? *2023-07-17, version 5.4.0* Will cover 5 be available for this upcoming football season? ### 1/5 — App Crashes *2022-10-04, version 5.4.0* Everytime I try to join a league, the app crashed ### 1/5 — Getting rid of the best feature *2022-09-01, version 5.3.0* This app has new developrs, and they have decided to get rid of the best part of the game. They no longer allow people to create private leagues where you can compete among friends, you can only compete nationally. This has been by far the best part of the app and game experience, I have no clue why these idiots would get rid of this option. **Developer response:** Hi John, Cover5 is under new ownership and we've been working on the app all year, but we will not be supporting any feature unless we feel 100% confident in it being a great user experience. The bad news is...we're just not there yet with private leagues. They'll be back next season, though! This was a tough decision but please trust that when private leagues return, it’ll be even better than before. We hope you'll join one of our local leagues where you can compete against others in your city / area. You can get your local join code from the Join League screen in the app. Thanks for sticking with us, and good luck this season! ## Frequently asked questions about Cover5 ### What is Cover5? Cover5 is a sports game where every point matters. It uses a unique spread system to score your predictions. You earn points based on how closely your picks cover or don't cover the given spread for real games and real scores. ### How do I score points in Cover5? You score points based on how much your picks cover or don't cover the Cover5 spread. The system is designed to balance the favorite and the underdog, making every point in the actual game significant to your score. ### Is Cover5 free to play? Yes, the application is free to download and play. The description indicates it is a free game with no mention of in-app purchases or ads. ### Can I play Cover5 on my phone? Yes, the Cover5 mobile app is available, allowing you to play on the go anywhere, anytime. You can make picks, track live scores, and join leagues directly from your mobile device. ### How can I compete with friends on Cover5? You can easily share the fun with friends by inviting them via email or sharing a link directly from the app. Once they join, you can compete against each other in leagues and see how you stack up on the leaderboards. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.6.13 — 2025-08-29 Various bug fixes and improvements. ### 5.6.11 — 2024-10-10 General improvements and bugfixes ### 5.6.10 — 2024-09-05 Cover5 is back for another year of football, and it’s not just for Sundays this season!!! Cover5 now offers college football along with the pro football matchups you love to play. Just pick 5 games and settle in because every point of every game matters!!! ### 5.6.9 — 2024-08-30 Cover5 is back for another year of football, and it’s not just for Sundays this season! Cover5 now offers college football along with the pro football matchups you love to play. Just pick 5 games and settle in because every point of every game matters! ### 5.6.5 — 2024-05-30 Take Cover5 out to the ballgame! Cover5 now offers the same fun you’ve come to know during the football season all summer long by launching its first ever baseball leagues. 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