Both options work well, and plenty of 788com users stick with the mobile browser and never feel like they're missing out on anything. That said, the dedicated app — or a home screen shortcut on iOS — does add a few conveniences that regular users tend to appreciate over time.
The most practical one is push notifications. When you have the app installed on your Android phone, you can receive notifications for live match updates, PSL score alerts, and promotional offers. If you're following a T20 match and want to know the moment wickets fall or target changes, those real-time updates come straight to your lock screen. With the browser alone, you'd need to be actively on the page to see what's happening.
Loading speed is another small but noticeable advantage. The app is pre-configured for the 788com platform — it doesn't need to reload resources the way a browser session does. For fast-moving live betting markets, those extra fractions of a second when switching between screens can make a difference.
The app also remembers your login session more reliably. Browser sessions can expire when you clear cache or switch to private browsing. The app keeps you logged in as long as you haven't manually signed out, which means you're in and ready to go from the moment you tap the icon. Particularly useful when PSL matches are on and you want to check and place a bet quickly without going through the login process again.