Does Polymarket have an app for iOS and Android, and can I download it in the UK?
Yes, Polymarket has a native app for both iOS and Android, distributed through the App Store and Google Play. Downloading a listing is not the same as being able to trade, though: Polymarket holds no UK licence and is close-only in the UK, so a UK-based user cannot open new positions or make a UK deposit.
The Polymarket app is built around a crypto prediction market, where shares trade between $0 and $1. That makes it a different product from a UK bookmaker. Funding is limited to USDC on Polygon, with a $2 account minimum (shown in sterling as £2), and crypto withdrawals are described as taking minutes. Card payments, PayPal, Skrill and Neteller are not on the accepted list. Funding details sit on the payments page, and any sign-up offer belongs to the US app rather than to UK users (see bonuses).
The minimum gambling age is 18+, and the connection uses SSL/TLS 256-bit encryption.
How the Polymarket app is rated on the App Store and Google Play
According to the store listings, the Polymarket app scores 4.6/5 on the App Store from 53K ratings and 3.5 on Google Play from 13.7K reviews. The gap of 1.1 points between the two stores is worth noting: Android users are noticeably less satisfied than iPhone users.
| Store | Rating | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| App Store (iOS) | 4.6/5 | 53K ratings |
| Google Play (Android) | 3.5 | 13.7K reviews |
The store pages do not tell us why Android scores lower, and we will not guess. Treat the Google Play figure as a caution flag and read recent reviews before installing. No app file size is published for either platform.
App features
Who is behind the Polymarket US App listing?
The store listings describe the Polymarket US App as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing. In plain terms, the listing names affiliated entities rather than a UK-authorised firm.
Polymarket US is a separate service and is not available in the UK. A UK user who finds that listing should not assume it extends to British accounts, and should not read the affiliate wording as a licence. Polymarket has no UK licence, and the platform was founded in 2020.
What to check before installing the Polymarket app in the UK
- Your status: the UK is listed as close-only, so the app cannot be used to open new positions from the UK.
- The listing name: confirm whether you are looking at the Polymarket US App, which is a separate service not available in the UK.
- Funding: only USDC on Polygon is accepted, so you would need a crypto wallet first.
- Protection: with no UK licence, there is no UK regulator behind the platform.
- VPN use: the sign-up terms are the place to read first, as bypassing location rules risks your account and withdrawals.
- Ratings: weigh the 3.5 on Google Play against 4.6/5 on the App Store.
If gambling is causing you worry, the GamCare National Gambling Helpline offers free support; setting deposit limits and taking regular breaks are good first steps.
FAQ Polymarket App
Which store has the better-rated Polymarket app?
The App Store, at 4.6/5 from 53K ratings, against 3.5 on Google Play from 13.7K reviews.
Is the Polymarket US App the same as the app for UK users?
No. Polymarket US is a separate service that is not available in the UK, and its listing names Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing as affiliates.
What do I need to fund the Polymarket app?
USDC on Polygon is the only accepted method, with a $2 account minimum. UK users are close-only, so a UK deposit is not possible.
