Comparison

Gambly vs BackStat

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

Head to head
About

Gambly

This app acts as a sports betting assistant, helping users discover wagers, compare odds, and receive alerts for line movements. It utilizes real-time data to identify profitable betting opportunities and allows for easy sharing of bets with friends.

Highlights
  • Real-time odds comparison
  • Identify +EV betting situations
  • Customizable bet alerts
  • Deeplinking to sportsbooks
  • Shareable betslips
Features
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Gambly is the AI that turns any bet into a one-tap slip. See a bet you like - in a group chat, on X, in a screenshot from a buddy? Send it to Gambly. It reads the image, figures out the legs, and builds a betslip you can load straight into your sportsbook. No retyping, no hunting for the market, no rebuilding someone else's parlay by hand. Don't have a bet in mind yet? Just ask. WHAT YOU CAN DO Screenshot to betslip Share a screenshot from anywhere. Gambly reads it, identifies the legs, and builds the slip for you to review. Ask for anything Props, parlays, same game parlays, first-basket markets, NRFI, alt lines, ladders - ask in plain English and Gambly finds it. Browse the feed Scroll trending slips, popular parlays, and what other bettors are loading right now. Filter by sport, player, or bet type. Shop the line Compare live odds across supported sportsbooks so you can see where a bet is available before you place it. One tap to your book Pick your sportsbook and jump straight to the bet, ready to load. Gambly works alongside the books you already use. WHY GAMBLY Gambly isn't a sportsbook and it isn't a picks service. We don't take your action and we don't sell you locks. We're the layer that makes finding a bet and acting on it fast - whether it came from a creator you follow, your group chat, or your own gut. The more you use it, the better it gets at surfacing the bets you actually care about. Free to use. Just bring your own sportsbook. Must be 21+ and located in a jurisdiction where sports betting is legal. If gambling stops being fun, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

About

BackStat

Features
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Watch the game on your schedule — without getting spoiled. BackStat shows you real-time stats for exactly where you are in the broadcast. Whether you're an hour behind or just catching up from the start, you'll only see what's already happened in your feed. Privacy Policy: https://backstat.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PERFECT FOR: • DVR and recorded game viewers • Time-shifted streaming (ESPN+, Peacock, Apple TV+) • Anyone who hates score spoilers SUPPORTED SPORTS: • MLB Baseball (free) • NBA Basketball (Pro) • NHL Hockey (Pro) COMING SOON: • MLS Soccer • FIFA World Cup 2026 • NFL Football • NCAA Football HOW IT WORKS: 1. Pick your sport and today's game 2. Tell BackStat how far behind live you are 3. Watch — stats update automatically, spoiler-free No score alerts. No live updates bleeding through. Just the stats you've earned. BackStat Pro unlocks NBA and NHL coverage with a subscription.

Screenshots

Gambly4 screens
BackStat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gambly at none against BackStat's 2. Gambly also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. BackStat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Gambly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gambly versus BackStat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamblyBackStat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (283 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings283 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGambly IncChomps, LLC

Bugs and requests

Gambly

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App infinitely loads
  • App only works sometimes
  • Home Screen and photo to bet update made it more difficult

Requested features

2 requests
  • More options and diversity for NBA
  • Support for Fanatics app

BackStat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gambly

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BackStat

Subscriptions2
  • BackStat Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • BackStat Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Gambly free?
Gambly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackStat free?
BackStat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gambly or BackStat have ads?
Neither Gambly nor BackStat shows ads.

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