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By Raja Venu · Reviewed by the 99exch.in desk team · Updated 17 October 2026 · Editorial policy · 18+

Is there a 99exch app? The short answer

There is no 99exch app that we can point you to in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, and you do not need one. The 99exch panel is a responsive website: it rearranges itself to fit a phone screen, a tablet or a laptop, and it runs inside the browser you already have. When people talk about "the 99exch app", they almost always mean one of two things: the panel opened in a mobile browser, or a shortcut icon on the home screen that opens the panel in one tap.

That shortcut is the approach we recommend to everyone who holds an ID through this desk. It looks and behaves much like an installed app, it takes a few seconds to set up, and it does not require you to download a file from anyone. The rest of this guide explains what the shortcut actually is, how to create it on each common device, how to keep it working when the panel address changes, and how to get the best performance during a busy cricket evening.

If you arrived here looking for an APK file, read our separate page on 99exch APK files and why we advise against them. This page deliberately focuses on the browser route, because it is the one that works for every user on every phone.

What a home-screen web app is, in plain terms

A home-screen web app is a website that has been given its own icon on your phone. Tapping the icon opens the site directly, usually without the browser's address bar and tabs, so the page fills the screen the way a normal app would. Some websites are built to behave like this from the start and are called progressive web apps, or PWAs. Others simply get a bookmark-style shortcut that opens in a browser window. Either way, the content still comes from the website each time you open it.

The difference from a store app matters more than it first appears. A store app is a program installed on your device. It has its own code, its own permissions and its own update cycle, and it is reviewed, to some degree, by the store before it reaches you. A home-screen web app installs nothing of the kind. It is a pointer to an address, plus a small amount of stored data such as your login session and settings. It cannot read your messages, cannot see other apps and cannot run in the background in the way an installed program can.

For a betting panel whose address may change, that simplicity is an advantage. When the panel updates its layout, you see the new version the next time you open it, with nothing to download. When the panel moves to a new address, you replace one shortcut with another, which takes seconds. And because nothing has been installed, there is nothing to uninstall if you decide to stop playing.

It also helps to be clear about what a shortcut does not change. Your ID, balance, bet history and password all live on the panel, not on your phone. Deleting the icon does not delete your ID, and creating a new icon does not create a new account. If your phone is lost or replaced, you simply sign in on the new device with the same username and password, and everything is where you left it. The only thing tied to the device is the login session, which is why you should sign out of a phone you are handing over or selling.

Before you start: the one link that matters

Every shortcut points to a web address, so the quality of your shortcut depends entirely on the address you start from. The correct starting point is the panel link sent to you by the desk that issued your ID, in the same chat as your username. It is not this website, it is not a search result, and it is not a link someone forwarded in a group.

Before you add anything to your home screen, do three quick checks:

1. Open the link from your ID chat and confirm the login screen loads normally.
2. Compare the address bar with the link in the chat, character by character. Lookalike addresses often differ by a single letter or an extra word.
3. Sign in once in the browser to confirm your username and password work before you create the icon.

If anything looks wrong, stop and ask the desk. Our guide to checking a 99exch address covers what to look for in more detail. Once you are sure you are on the right page, choose the instructions below for your device.

Adding 99exch to an Android home screen

Android phones come with different browsers depending on the manufacturer, and each puts the home-screen option in a slightly different place. The two you are most likely to use are Chrome and, on Galaxy phones, Samsung Internet. Whichever you use, start from the panel link in your ID chat, never from a search result.

With Chrome

Chrome is the default browser on most Android phones sold in India, and it handles home-screen shortcuts well. Menu wording changes a little between versions, but the route is consistent.

1. Open the panel link from your ID chat in Chrome and wait for the login page to load fully.
2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Look for Add to Home screen. On some versions, and for sites that support it, the option appears as Install app instead.
4. Edit the name if you wish. A short name such as "99exch" fits neatly under the icon.
5. Tap Add. Android may ask whether to place the icon automatically or let you drag it into position; either is fine.

The new icon opens the panel directly. If the panel supports full-screen web-app mode, it will open without Chrome's address bar. If it does not, it will open in a Chrome window with the address visible, which is no less safe and has one advantage: you can always see which address you are on.

With Samsung Internet

Many Galaxy owners use Samsung's own browser rather than Chrome. The steps are slightly different because the menu sits at the bottom of the screen.

1. Open the panel link from your ID chat in Samsung Internet.
2. Tap the menu button, shown as three horizontal lines, in the bottom-right corner.
3. Choose Add page to, then Home screen.
4. Rename the shortcut if you want to, then tap Add.

Samsung Internet also lets you save the page as a bookmark or to a quick-access grid inside the browser. Those are useful, but the home-screen option is the one that gives you a separate icon. If you switch between Samsung Internet and Chrome, remember that each browser keeps its own login session, so you may need to sign in again the first time you use a shortcut created in the other browser.

Adding 99exch on an iPhone or iPad with Safari

Apple devices do not allow betting apps from unknown developers to be installed outside the App Store, so the Safari shortcut is the practical route for iPhone and iPad users. It works well and takes about the same time as on Android.

1. Open the panel link from your ID chat in Safari. Other browsers on iOS offer fewer home-screen features, so Safari is the best choice here.
2. Tap the Share button: the square with an arrow pointing up. On an iPhone it is usually at the bottom of the screen; on an iPad it is at the top.
3. Scroll down the share sheet and tap Add to Home Screen.
4. If your iOS version shows an option to open the shortcut as a web app, leaving it switched on gives you the full-screen, app-like view.
5. Edit the name if you wish and tap Add.

On an iPad, the icon can sit on the home screen or in the dock, and the panel's wider layout means you can often see a scorecard and several markets at once. If you use Stage Manager or Split View, the panel can share the screen with a live score app, though it may switch to its narrower phone layout when the window is small.

The same applies to Android tablets and foldable phones. When a foldable is opened, the panel usually redraws itself for the wider screen, which can briefly reload the page. Avoid unfolding or rotating the device while a bet slip is open, and check the slip again after any change of orientation, because the layout shift can move the confirm button under your finger.

A word of caution specific to Apple devices: you may come across sites that offer an iPhone version of a betting app through a "profile" or a link that installs something outside the App Store. Our APK guide explains why we advise against those. The Safari shortcut needs nothing of the kind.

Using 99exch on a laptop or desktop

A larger screen is genuinely useful for exchange markets. You can keep the match odds, the bookmaker market and a session line visible at once, and see the profit-and-loss figures under each outcome without scrolling. There are three ways to set it up.

• A plain bookmark. Save the panel link to your bookmarks bar. It is the simplest option and keeps the address visible at all times.
• A desktop shortcut in Chrome. Open the three-dot menu, go to Cast, save and share, and choose Create shortcut or, where the site supports it, Install page as app. The second option opens the panel in its own window, separate from your other tabs.
• Microsoft Edge. Edge offers a similar option under its Apps menu, which installs the site as an app window that can be pinned to the taskbar.

Whichever you choose, avoid saving your panel password in a browser on a shared or office computer, and sign out when you finish. A laptop left open with a logged-in panel is one of the easiest ways for someone else to place bets on your ID.

What the shortcut can and cannot do

Because a home-screen shortcut is a website rather than an installed program, its abilities are limited by what the panel itself supports and by the rules of your phone's browser. It is worth knowing these limits so that you are not waiting for something that will never happen.

If a website or a message promises a "99exch app" with features the browser version lacks, such as guaranteed alerts, prediction tools or access "when the website is blocked", treat that promise with suspicion. Those are common hooks for modified apps and phishing pages.

Keeping the panel fast during live matches

Most complaints about the mobile panel are really complaints about the conditions it is running in: a weak signal, a phone short on memory, or a battery saver that freezes the page. During an in-play match, when prices change after almost every ball, these small delays matter. A few habits make a noticeable difference.

Connection

• Prefer a stable connection over a fast one. A steady 4G signal usually performs better than a crowded public Wi-Fi network that drops in and out.
• If you are watching a stream on the same phone, the stream competes with the panel for bandwidth. Consider following the match on television or radio and keeping the phone for the panel alone.
• When the signal weakens, wait for the market to refresh before placing a bet. A stale price on screen is not the price you will get.

Phone and browser

• Close apps you are not using, particularly games and video apps that hold memory in the background.
• Keep your browser updated through the Play Store or App Store. Older versions handle live-updating pages less efficiently.
• Avoid keeping dozens of browser tabs open; each one uses memory, and the browser may reload the panel tab to free space.

Battery

• Aggressive battery-saving modes can pause background activity and slow down refreshes. If you notice frozen prices with the saver on, switch it off for the duration of the match.
• Screen brightness is usually the largest drain. Lowering it extends a long Test-match session considerably.
• If the phone gets hot, let it cool. Phones reduce their own speed when they overheat, which affects every app, including the browser.

Before a big match

A little preparation avoids most mid-match problems. Charge the phone, update the browser, restart the device if it has been running for days, and open the panel ten minutes before the start to confirm it loads and keeps you signed in. If you rely on mobile data, check how much remains in your pack. It is far easier to deal with an expired session or an outdated link before the first ball than during a tense final over.

Our page on 99exch live and in-play markets explains why prices are suspended and why the panel's view can lag behind television, which is useful context for anyone betting during a match.

How much mobile data the panel uses

Exact figures depend on the panel's design and on what you open, so we will not print a number as if it applied to everyone. As a general guide, browsing markets and placing bets uses relatively little data, because the page mostly sends small updates of prices and scores. Live video streams, where available, use far more, and an evening of streaming can consume a significant part of a daily data pack.

To keep an eye on usage, check your phone's data settings, which show consumption per app. On Android, the browser you use for the panel will appear in the list; on iPhone, Safari or the home-screen web app will appear under mobile data. If data is limited, open the panel on Wi-Fi at home where possible and avoid streaming over mobile data.

When the panel address changes: updating your shortcut

Panel addresses change from time to time, and when they do, your shortcut will keep opening the old address. Depending on what happens to that address, you may see an error, a blank page, a parked domain, or in the worst case a site run by someone else. That last possibility is the reason this step matters.

Signs that your shortcut is pointing to an outdated address include:

• The page fails to load while other websites work normally.
• The login screen looks different from what you remember, with a new logo, colour scheme or layout.
• The page asks for information the panel never asked for before, such as a phone number, an OTP or bank details.
• Your browser shows a security warning about the site's certificate.

In any of these cases, do not enter your password. Message the desk that issued your ID and ask for the current link. Then remove the old icon (press and hold it, then choose Remove or Delete Bookmark), open the new link, check it as described earlier, and create a fresh shortcut. The whole process takes less than a minute, and it is far quicker than recovering an ID after entering a password on the wrong site. If you think you may already have typed your password into an unfamiliar page, follow the steps in our password reset guide straight away.

Shared, family and work phones

In many households one phone is shared between family members, and many people carry a phone provided by their employer. Both situations call for extra care, because a home-screen icon that stays signed in gives anyone who picks up the phone access to your ID and your balance.

On a shared phone, the safest approach is not to create a shortcut at all. Open the panel in a private or incognito tab each time, sign in, and close the tab when you finish, so that no session is left behind. If you do keep a shortcut, log out every time you finish and never let the browser save your password. Remember that an ID belongs to one person: if another family member wants to play, they need their own ID from the desk, not access to yours.

A work phone is a different matter. Employers often manage company devices through software that can see which apps and websites are used, and many company policies prohibit gambling-related activity on work equipment. Quite apart from the legal position described below, using the panel on a managed device could put your job at risk. Keep it off work phones and work laptops entirely.

Finally, think about who can see your screen. Notifications, the panel's balance figure and your bet slip are all visible to anyone looking over your shoulder on a train or in an office. Lock-screen notification previews can be switched off in your phone's settings, which keeps both chat messages from the desk and any panel alerts private.

Using several devices with one ID

Many people use the panel on a phone during the day and a laptop in the evening. That works, but most panels allow only one active login session per ID at a time. Signing in on a second device usually ends the session on the first, so a bet slip you left open on your phone may disappear when you log in on your laptop.

Matched bets are not affected. They are recorded on the panel, not on your device, and will appear in your bet history wherever you sign in. Only a bet you had typed but not yet submitted is lost. To avoid confusion:

• Log out on one device before switching to another.
• Do not share your login with anyone else "just to check a price", because their login will end yours and may expose your password.
• If you are repeatedly logged out without switching devices, change your password through the desk. It may mean someone else has your credentials.

Making the panel easier to read and use

Exchange markets pack a lot of numbers into a small space, and the default text size is not comfortable for everyone. Your phone and browser offer settings that help without affecting how the panel works.

• Text size. Chrome on Android has a text scaling setting under Accessibility. Safari on iPhone lets you change the page zoom from the "aA" menu in the address bar. Increase it until prices are comfortable to read, then check that buttons still fit on screen.
• Dark mode. Many panels already use a dark theme. If yours does not, your phone's system-wide dark mode may apply to the browser interface, which reduces glare in the evening.
• Display zoom. Both Android and iOS offer a display zoom setting that enlarges the whole interface. It is useful for users with reduced vision, though it may push the panel into its narrower layout.
• Screen timeout. Extending the time before the screen locks avoids unlocking repeatedly during a match. Remember to set it back afterwards, both for battery life and so that the phone locks if you leave it unattended.

Before changing your stake while zoomed in, double-check the bet slip. A larger display makes it easier to read figures, but it can also move buttons, and tapping lay instead of back is the kind of mistake that is easy to make on a cramped screen.

Troubleshooting the mobile panel

Most problems on mobile have a simple cause. Work through this table before assuming something is wrong with your ID.

The "in-app browser" problem catches many people. Links opened from inside a messaging app often load in that app's built-in viewer, which lacks the home-screen option and may not keep you signed in. Use the "open in browser" option in that viewer's menu first.

Browser, home-screen shortcut or unverified APK: a comparison

The three routes people use to reach the panel on a phone differ mainly in convenience and in how much trust you are placing in someone else. This table summarises the trade-offs.

The full reasoning behind the last column is in our 99exch black APK guide, including which app permissions are red flags and what to do if you have already installed one.

In short, the browser and the shortcut give you the same panel with the same features, and the only real choice between them is convenience. An APK adds risk without adding anything you need. If someone insists that you must install a file to use your ID, that insistence is itself a reason to stop and check with the desk that issued it.

Your first login on a phone, step by step

If you have just received your ID and want to set up the phone properly from the start, this sequence takes about five minutes and avoids most of the problems described above.

1. Open the panel link from your ID chat in Chrome, Samsung Internet or Safari, not inside the chat app's own viewer.
2. Sign in with the username and temporary password from the chat.
3. Change the password when prompted. Choose a long one you do not use anywhere else, and store it in your phone's password manager rather than in a note or screenshot.
4. Find the balance, exposure, statement and bet history in the menu so that you know where to look later.
5. Add the panel to your home screen using the steps for your device.
6. Close the browser tab and reopen the panel from the new icon to confirm it works and keeps you signed in.
7. If you are new to exchange markets, request a demo ID and practise placing back and lay bets before you deposit.

Our login guide covers sign-in problems in more depth, and the 99exch ID page explains each figure you will see in the menu.

The legal position in India

A phone shortcut changes how you reach the panel; it does not change the law that applies to you. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and its Rules have been in force since 1 May 2026, and they prohibit online money games, including online betting, across India. The Act also treats offering and advertising such games as offences. We are not lawyers and nothing on this page is legal advice. If Indian law applies to you, assume that taking part may be unlawful and take independent advice before doing anything. Our summary of the legal position sets out the background.

18+ only: keeping control on a device that is always with you

Having the panel one tap away is convenient, and that convenience has a cost: it makes impulsive betting easier. A phone is with you in bed, at work and during family time, and a home-screen icon removes the small pause that typing an address used to provide. It is worth building some friction back in.

• Keep the icon off your main home screen, in a folder or on a later page, so that opening it is a decision rather than a reflex.
• Use your phone's screen-time or digital well-being tools to set a daily limit for the browser or the web app.
• Decide your budget and stake sizes before a match starts, not during it.
• If you notice yourself opening the panel to recover a loss, close it and come back another day.

This desk can apply a deposit cap, a time-out from 24 hours to six weeks, or a longer self-exclusion, and it can close an ID permanently on request. Free, confidential support is available from the government's Tele-MANAS helpline on 14416. Our responsible gaming page explains each option in detail.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an official 99exch app on the Play Store or App Store?

We cannot verify any official 99exch app in either store. The panel is a website that works in any current phone browser, and you can add it to your home screen for one-tap access without downloading anything.

How do I add 99exch to my home screen on Android?

Open the panel link from your ID chat in Chrome, tap the three-dot menu, choose Add to Home screen or Install app, then tap Add. In Samsung Internet, use the menu, then Add page to and Home screen.

How do I add 99exch to my iPhone home screen?

Open the panel link in Safari, tap the Share button, scroll down and choose Add to Home Screen, then tap Add. The icon then opens the panel directly, much like an installed app.

Which link should I use to create the shortcut?

Use only the panel link sent by the desk that issued your ID, from the same chat as your username. Do not create the shortcut from a search result, an advert or a link forwarded in a group.

Why does my 99exch shortcut no longer open?

The panel address has most likely changed. Do not search for a new one. Ask your desk for the current link, delete the old icon, check the new address and create a fresh shortcut from it.

Will the home-screen shortcut send me notifications?

Only if the panel has built notifications in and you grant permission. On iPhone and iPad, web notifications require iOS 16.4 or later and a shortcut added from Safari. Do not expect alerts by default.

Does the 99exch shortcut work offline?

No. Odds and markets update live, so the panel needs an internet connection to load and to accept bets. Without a connection the page cannot refresh or confirm anything.

Can I use my 99exch ID on my phone and laptop?

Yes, but most panels allow one active session at a time, so logging in on one device usually logs you out of the other. Matched bets are stored on the panel and are not affected.

Why do prices freeze on my phone during a match?

The usual causes are a weak signal, a battery saver pausing the page, or too many apps using memory. Switch off the saver, move to a stable connection and reload the page.

Is the shortcut safer than a 99exch APK?

In our view, yes. A shortcut installs no code and cannot request access to your SMS, contacts or other apps, while an unverified APK can. Our APK guide explains the risks in detail.

Does using the panel through an app change the legal position?

No. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, in force since 1 May 2026, prohibits online money games in India however you access them. This is not legal advice.

Related 99exch guides

• 99exch login guide
• Why we advise against 99exch APK files
• 99exch live and in-play markets
• Forgot your 99exch password?
• Checking a 99exch address before you log in
• Try a 99exch demo ID
• What a 99exch ID contains