The season may be drawing to a close but there are still some huge matches yet to take place, everything from the Championship play-off final between Villa and Derby through to the Champions League final between Spurs and Liverpool and the Europa League final between Chelsea and Arsenal.
It’s not every year that English representation in Europe is so high this deep into both major tournaments, and who knows what will happen next year ; however, for the time being let’s turn our attentions back to the best way to follow and keep up to date with these mammoth fixtures ahead.
Whilst Android handsets may account for a whopping 88% of the global smartphone market, iOS continues to supply a disproportionate number of apps. In fact, there are around 1.8 million apps currently available through the Android store, compared with the 2.1 million listed on the Apple market.
So, if you own an iPhone or iPad and are looking to source the best available apps ahead of these huge sporting events taking place over the next few weeks you might have your work cut out unearthing the best ones that deserve a place on your screen.
With the introduction of legalised betting in the US there looks set to be even more choice on the sporting app front but for now, here are some of the best apps every sports fan needs to have on their Apple device.
theScore
We’ll start with what’s considered to be one of the best sports apps in the States, with theScore providing an unprecedented amount of data across various sports and professional leagues.
Through this app, you can follow both teams and individual players, as you look to track the very latest action and have updates delivered to your device in real-time.
You can even customise alerts to ensure that you only ever receive the information that you want, which in turn prevents your device from being bombarded with an excess of notifications.
Above all else, theScore boasts a great looking interface and easy navigation, which contributes to an exceptional user experience across the board.
ESPN
Next up is a true App Store essential, particularly for fans of multiple sports who are based in the U.S..
Make no mistake; ESPN is one of the first names that springs to mind when you think of sports apps, with this tool covering every mainstream discipline that you can possibly think of.
Once again, you can set up your own favourites feed through the ESPN app on iOS, with this feature ensuring that customised news reports and notifications are delivered directly to your inbox.
The apps integration with iMessage also lets you share scores and updates with friends and family members, whilst the platform enables you to watch the latest video highlights even as you converse with others.
bet365
A leading name in the UK online betting seen, bet365 is renowned for excellent customer service, a diverse range of games and easy deposit and withdrawal options. Players are also offered the chance to place their bets on a wide plethora markets, everything from ‘to win both halves’ to ‘to win to nil’.
Whether you’re a seasoned punter or a newbie to betting on sport you’ll also find some very helpful football acca tips so if you want to place a quick bet on the go, one that’s backed by expert tipsters, it’s a good option, especially when there’s plenty of matches on at the weekend.
In terms of wagering and overall usage, the app is user-friendly, sleek and easy to navigate, plus there are a number ofpromos that run for both new and existing customers throughout the year.
Bleacher Report
If you’ve ever visited the Bleacher Report website, you’ll know two things. Firstly, this site covers several sports in great detail, whilst it also curates all the best sources on the web and enables readers to access the very latest news regarding their favourite teams.
The Bleacher Report app is very similar to the website, although it boast a slightly more contemporary interface and a live stream to access the very latest scores, videos and images from the nation’s newspapers.
The app also boasts excellent social media integration, which allows users to seamlessly share news across platforms such as Facebook, email, Twitter and SMS.
Crucially, you can also prioritise your alerts so that you read about the teams and sports that are the most important to you, and this type of feature remains crucial to the modern user experience online.