Comparison

Legacy NYRA Bets vs KingPool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Legacy NYRA Bets

Legally bet on horse races nationwide from your mobile device. Access live HD streams, replays, expert picks, and exclusive promotions. Earn rewards redeemable for wagering credit.

Highlights
  • Bet on 300+ tracks nationwide
  • Live HD race streams and replays
  • Expert picks and handicapping products
  • Exclusive promotions and rewards program
  • Quick and secure deposit options
  • Follow favorite tracks and races
Features
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Fast. Easy. Legal. And Secure. Bet horse racing in the best way with free funding, exclusive promotions on NYRABets.com, expert picks, and HD video and replays that make NYRA Bets the choice for all. OFFICIAL Betting App of the New York Racing Association! Bet NATIONWIDE on 300+ tracks, ANYwhere, ANY time. NYRA Bets is the online betting program that brings the best of horse racing across the world right to the palm of your hand. • Quick & Secure Betting • LIVE HD Race Streams, Replays & Live Shows • Handicapping Products • Follow your Favorite Tracks & Races • On Track Perks and Rewards VIP Program Receive MORE in rewards every day with the best rewards in racing. NYRA Bets players receive 4 points on every dollar bet on Belmont at the Big A, Aqueduct, and Saratoga, as well as 2 points for every dollar bet on all other tracks! Every dollar redeemable for wagering credit. Download to start winning today! ------ Over 300+ tracks: Bet and watch the best in racing at Saratoga, Aqueduct, Keeneland, Gulfstream Park, Del Mar, Santa Anita Park, Churchill Downs, Dubai, Royal Ascot, and all of your favorite tracks. Don’t miss out on the world’s best racing events such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes, Travers Stakes, Breeders’ Cup, Haskell Invitational, Pacific Classic and so much more. QUICK & EASY DEPOSITS • Apple Pay • Direct Bank Deposits • Credit/Debit Cards • Play+ Account • PayNearMe at any local 7-Eleven. • Wire transfers. • By mail with a personal check, certified checked or money order. • On Track at any NYRA track with cash. Download the NYRA Bets app to bet today! ------ Questions? You’ll find all the answers in our FAQ’s page: https://www.nyrabets.com/faq Sign up today to access the NYRA Bets App. To establish and/or maintain a betting account, you must meet the following requirements (collectively, the “Basic Requirements”) • Be at least 18 years of age (21 years of age in Alabama, North Dakota, Washington) • Be a natural person • Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien; and • Reside in a jurisdiction where pari-mutuel wagering is lawful. NYRA Bets encourages responsibility in gambling behavior. If you or anyone you know have a gambling problem, or suspect may have a gambling problem please contact the National Council of Problem Gambling (http://www.ncpgambling.org) toll free at 1-800-522-4700. We welcome your thoughts at NYRA Bets! Contact us at https://www.nyrabets.com/contact-us to reach out to us.

About

KingPool

This app allows users to easily create, join, and manage various sports pools, including Survivor and Bracket types. It integrates social networking and business intelligence features, making it a comprehensive platform for sports enthusiasts and businesses alike.

Highlights
  • Create and join sports pools
  • Survivor and Bracket competition types
  • Social networking integration
  • Business intelligence features
  • Supports NFL, NCAA Basketball, and Lacrosse
  • Prize-winning public pools
Features
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For sports fans, businesses, and friends who are looking for a better way to run their sports pools, KingPool is a platform that elevates the entirety of the sports pool experience, making it easy to set up and join different sports pools and engage with friends, customers, and fellow pool members. Unlike other sports pool apps out there, KingPool integrates social networking and business intelligence features to make it a true NextGen product in the SportsTech and fantasy sports space. KingPool is a sports pool manager, social networking, and strategic business intelligence application all in one. Join, create, and manage your favorite sports pools, whether it is for staying connected with your friends, making new connections with the larger KingPool userbase, or competing to win business-hosted public pools for prizes. There are Two (2) Sports Pool Competition Types: 1. Survivor 2. Bracket You Can Apply to over Sports Leagues: - NFL Football - NCAA Men’s Basketball - NCAA Men’s Lacrosse 
KingPool Plans: * Monthly: $4.99 * Annual: $49.99 Payments and Renewal: * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. * You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase * No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period.
 Terms And Conditions: https://www.kingpool.app/terms-and-conditions
 Privacy policy: https://www.kingpool.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Apple Disclaimer: This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Apple Inc.

Screenshots

Legacy NYRA Bets4 screens
KingPool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KingPool at 100% against Legacy NYRA Bets's 54%. KingPool also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Legacy NYRA Bets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (10K vs 6). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KingPool sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Legacy NYRA Bets asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KingPool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Legacy NYRA Bets has 10K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Legacy NYRA Bets's written reviews are positive against 100% of KingPool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Legacy NYRA Bets ships an update every 3 months, KingPool every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Legacy NYRA Bets versus KingPool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLegacy NYRA BetsKingPool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB81 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperThe New York Racing Association IncDisco Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Legacy NYRA Bets

All ratings9,392 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative43.9%

KingPool

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Legacy NYRA Bets

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when idle for short periods
  • Incorrect post times displayed
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • App doesn't load or respond properly on big race days

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add check marks or notifications for successful bets
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Streamline withdrawal process
  • Enhance security features

KingPool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Legacy NYRA Bets

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

KingPool

Subscriptions2
  • KIngPool Premium Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Kingpool Premium Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • One Time Pool Entry Fee$0.99
  • Pool Entry Fee$0.99
  • Pool Entry Fee With Analytics$1.99

Questions

Is Legacy NYRA Bets free?
Legacy NYRA Bets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KingPool free?
KingPool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Legacy NYRA Bets or KingPool?
KingPool is rated higher. Legacy NYRA Bets averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while KingPool averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Legacy NYRA Bets or KingPool have ads?
Both Legacy NYRA Bets and KingPool show ads.
Which is updated more often, Legacy NYRA Bets or KingPool?
Legacy NYRA Bets ships an update every 3 months, and KingPool every 5 days. Most recently, Legacy NYRA Bets was updated on November 8, 2026 and KingPool on November 3, 2026.

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