iOS requirements and compatible devices
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum iOS | iOS 11.0 or later |
| Devices | iPhone 6 and newer, iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad Pro, iPod touch 6th gen |
| Size | Roughly 47 MB |
| Login | Face ID and Touch ID |
| Updates | Automatic through the App Store |
| Dark mode | Supported |
Installing MelBet from the App Store
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Open MelBet.ph in Safari
Use the official iOS link rather than searching the store blindly.
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2.
Check the developer name
The listing must be MelBet's own. Copycat betting apps are common.
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Tap Get
Confirm with Face ID, Touch ID or your Apple ID password.
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Open and sign in
Log in to an existing account or register inside the app.
If MelBet does not appear in your App Store region
Apple hides gambling listings in stores where local rules require it. Some users work around this by switching their Apple ID region, which means opening Settings, tapping your name, going to Media & Purchases, choosing Change Country or Region, and supplying a valid payment method and address for the new region.
Changing your Apple ID region affects every app and subscription tied to that account, and you may lose access to purchases. If the store listing is unavailable to you, the mobile site is the simpler option.
iOS conveniences worth turning on
- A home-screen widget for live odds and fixtures.
- Picture-in-picture so a stream keeps playing while you use other apps.
- Notification rules filtered to your favourite sports.
- Siri shortcuts for routine checks such as open bets.
- iCloud backup for settings across your Apple devices.
Our iPhone test, including the region problem
We tried the iOS route on an iPhone 12 running iOS 18 with a Philippine Apple ID. The honest result: the MelBet listing did not open for us from the Philippine store, and tapping the official link produced an App Store page that was unavailable in our region.
- App Store install from a PH Apple ID: not available during our test.
- We did not switch our Apple ID region, because it would have cut off existing purchases and subscriptions on that account.
- Falling back to the mobile site took seconds and gave us the same account, balance and live markets.
- Face ID login, the headline iOS advantage, is therefore unavailable unless you can install the app.
This is worth knowing before you spend an evening on workaround guides. For most Filipino iPhone users we tested with, the browser version is the practical answer rather than the App Store.
Checked by our team in September 2026 on iOS 18 with a Philippine Apple ID. Store availability can change at any time.
Frequently asked questions
What iOS version do I need?
iOS 11.0 or later. Anything from iPhone 6 onwards is supported.
Do I have to update the iOS app manually?
No. App Store apps update themselves, unlike the Android APK.
Is the iPhone app different from the Android one?
The feature set matches — betting, casino, payments and bonuses all behave the same. The differences are in install method and Apple-specific extras like Face ID.
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