Best Apps for Checking Jackpot Results in Kenya
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Official Platform Apps
SportPesa App ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Platform: Android, iOS
Size: 25MB
Features:
- Real-time result notifications
- SMS result checking (79079)
- USSD checking (*790#)
- "Bila Bundles" zero-data betting (Safaricom only)
Strengths: Fastest notifications, best UX, most reliable
Download: Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or ke.sportpesa.com
Betika App ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Platform: Android, iOS
Size: 22MB
Features:
- Push notifications for results
- SMS checking (29090)
- USSD (*644#)
- Betika Lite (lightweight version)
Strengths: Excellent mobile experience, "Bila Bundles" support
Download: Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or betika.com
Odibets App ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Platform: Android, iOS
Size: 2.8MB (smallest in Kenya!)
Features:
- Daily jackpot results
- SMS checking (29680)
- OdiTV live streaming
Strengths: Tiny app size, perfect for low-end phones
Download: Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or odibets.com
Third-Party Result Apps
FlashScore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best for: Fastest match results (10-15 second alerts)
Features:
- Covers 5000+ competitions globally
- Fastest push notifications
- Live commentary
- Free
Strengths: Industry-leading speed, reliable
Download: Google Play Store, Apple App Store
SofaScore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best for: Detailed statistics and heatmaps
Features:
- Live stats
- Player ratings
- Tactical lineups
- Free
Strengths: Best in-game statistics, beautiful design
Download: Google Play Store, Apple App Store
FotMob ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best for: Best overall UX
Features:
- Clean interface
- Match previews and recaps
- Personalized notifications
Strengths: Most user-friendly design
Download: Google Play Store, Apple App Store
SMS & USSD Checking
SportPesa
SMS: Send anything to 79079 for jackpot results
USSD: Dial *790# for results and betting
Cost: Free (standard SMS/USSD rates)
Betika
SMS: Send "RESULTS" to 29090
USSD: Dial *644#
Cost: Free
Odibets
SMS: Send "RESULTS" to 29680
Cost: Free
"Bila Bundles" Zero-Data Betting
Safaricom customers can bet and check results without data or airtime using:
SportPesa: Available via *790# and app
Betika: Available via *644# and app
How it works: Transactions charged to M-Pesa, no bundles needed
Perfect for: Rural areas, users without smartphones
Notification Speed Comparison
| Platform | Notification Speed | Reliability | |----------|-------------------|-------------| | SportPesa App | < 30 seconds | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | Betika App | < 30 seconds | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | FlashScore | 10-15 seconds | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | SofaScore | 20-30 seconds | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | SMS (all) | 1-3 minutes | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Which Method Should You Use?
Use official platform apps if:
- You only play one platform
- You want betting + results in one app
- You need zero-data options
Use third-party apps if:
- You play multiple platforms
- You want fastest possible alerts
- You need detailed match stats for research
Use SMS/USSD if:
- You don't have a smartphone
- You're in area with poor data connection
- You want simple, reliable checking
Mobile Data Usage
| App | Data per Month (Active Use) | |-----|----------------------------| | SportPesa | ~50-80MB | | Betika | ~40-70MB | | Odibets | ~20-30MB (smallest) | | FlashScore | ~100-150MB | | SofaScore | ~120-180MB |
Tip: Use "Bila Bundles" or SMS to save data.
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