Last updated: 05-07-2026
28Mars doesn't have a listing in the App Store or Google Play — no AU-facing casino does, since neither platform allows real-money gambling apps in this market. What it does have is an Android APK under 50MB, downloadable directly from the official site, and a mobile browser experience that covers iOS entirely. This page covers both paths: installing the APK without tripping Android's security warnings, getting an app-like shortcut on iOS through Safari, and whether either one actually beats just using the browser. If you've searched how to install casino app Android Australia and given up halfway through a settings menu, this is written to finish that job properly.
How do you download the 28Mars app?
There's no single download button that works for every device. Android gets a direct APK, under 50MB, from the official site — fast even on limited mobile data. iOS gets a Progressive Web App added to the home screen through Safari, not a file to install. Both point back to the same account and the same full game catalogue: 6,500+ pokies, 423 live tables, and the crash game selection.
That APK is a genuine point of difference. Wild Tokyo, Lucky7even and Boho Casino all rely on a Progressive Web App for both platforms — none of the three ship a native-feeling Android package the way 28Mars does. A PWA is lighter and needs no unknown-sources permission, but an APK typically launches faster and can send push notifications a PWA can't. Neither approach is objectively better; it's a genuine trade-off between convenience and capability, and 28Mars is the only one of the four offering players that choice on Android specifically. Whichever route you pick, registration and login work identically — the same account and balance follow you from Android APK to iOS PWA to a plain desktop browser, so switching between them mid-session doesn't require signing in twice or losing track of an open bonus.
| Platform | Source | Size | Min OS | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android | APK from 28mars-au.com/download | Under 50MB | Android 7.0+ | Not available on Google Play |
| iOS | Safari → Add to Home Screen (PWA) | No file to download | iOS 12+ | No App Store listing for AU gambling apps |
How to download the APK on Android
An APK is just the installer file Android uses outside Google Play, and it's the only route to a dedicated 28Mars app on that platform — Google's own policies don't allow real-money casino apps in the Play Store, so every AU-facing casino ends up here, not just this one.
- Open a mobile browser and go to 28mars-au.com/download
- Find the Download APK option — confirm it's the official domain, not a mirror
- Tap Download APK
- Go to Settings → Security and allow installs from unknown sources
- Open the downloaded file and tap Install
- Log in or register once installed
Android will flag the install with an unknown-sources warning — that's expected for any APK, not a sign something's wrong, provided the file came from the official domain rather than a link from an ad or a forwarded message.
Stick to 28mars-au.com specifically — the brand runs on more than one domain, and a mirror site isn't automatically a scam, but it's also not guaranteed to host the same, current APK build. If a download link arrived via SMS, a pop-up ad, or a message from someone you don't know, treat it as suspicious by default and navigate to the official domain manually instead. That sub-50MB footprint isn't an accident, either — it keeps the install quick even over degraded mobile data, and it's noticeably lighter than some competitor downloads that bundle more media assets upfront. Nothing loads slower for it; the app streams game assets on demand rather than shipping them all in the initial package.
Author's tip from Lachlan Reid, Casino Content Editor & Player Safety Analyst: "Only ever download the APK from 28mars-au.com/download directly, not from a search result, a forum link, or a QR code someone else sent you. A casino APK from an unofficial source is one of the more common ways an Android account actually gets compromised."
What are the Android requirements for 28Mars?
28Mars's APK needs Android 7.0 or later. Devices running anything older won't install it at all, which occasionally catches out a player on an ageing phone who assumes any modern-ish Android will do. Tablets run the same file without issue, just with a layout that stretches to fit the bigger screen rather than a dedicated tablet build.
None of the three competitors reviewed for this page publish Android OS requirements clearly on their own app pages — Wild Tokyo doesn't state a minimum version at all, and Boho's 7.0+ figure only surfaces in a compatibility section, not the main download page. 28Mars listing Android 7.0+ directly is a small thing, but it saves a failed install and a support ticket for anyone on an older device.
| Parameter | Minimum | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS version | Android 7.0 | Android 10+ | Older versions can't install the APK |
| Storage | 50MB free | 150MB+ free | Leaves room for cached game data |
| Tablet support | Works, unscaled layout | — | No dedicated tablet build confirmed |
iOS app — how to install on iPhone and iPad
There's no 28Mars listing in the App Store for Australia, and that's not a gap specific to this brand — Apple doesn't allow real-money casino apps there either. The workaround is a Progressive Web App: open the site in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. It behaves like an app, its own icon and a full-screen window, without ever being a file you installed.
Boho Casino publishes a similar iOS 13+ minimum for its own PWA; 28Mars's iOS 12+ threshold is marginally broader, meaning slightly older iPhones that can't update past iOS 13 may still run the 28Mars site fine. It's a small technical detail, but on a several-year-old handset it's the difference between installing a home-screen shortcut and not being able to at all.
| Parameter | iPhone | iPad | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min iOS version | iOS 12+ | iOS 12+ | Confirmed via official app data |
| Install method | Safari → Add to Home Screen | Same | Chrome on iOS can't create this shortcut the same way |
| Storage | Minimal — no file installed | Same | PWA runs from the browser cache |
Chrome, Firefox and other iOS browsers all run on Apple's WebKit engine under the hood, but only Safari exposes the Add to Home Screen feature that turns a bookmark into something closer to an app icon — an Apple platform restriction, not a 28Mars limitation.
Author's tip from Lachlan Reid, Casino Content Editor & Player Safety Analyst: "If Add to Home Screen doesn't appear in Safari's share sheet, you're probably using Chrome or another third-party browser on iOS — switch to Safari specifically, since Apple restricts that feature to its own browser engine."
App vs mobile browser — which is better?
The APK's one real advantage is push notifications, something the mobile browser can't do at all on either platform. Everything else is close enough that it comes down to preference: whether an install feels worth it for a slightly quicker launch, against just tapping a bookmark and getting on with it.
None of that comes at the cost of the game catalogue itself — the full 6,500+ pokies and 423 live tables are available identically on browser, APK and PWA. That's not guaranteed industry-wide; some competitors trim their mobile catalogue or push desktop-only titles. 28Mars doesn't appear to do either, based on the material reviewed. Update behaviour is worth weighing too: the browser and PWA always run whatever version is currently live, while the APK needs a manual re-download whenever 28Mars ships a new build. Neither is likely to introduce a meaningful gap in practice, but it's one more small point in the browser's favour for anyone who'd rather not think about it.
| Feature | Android APK | Browser | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Push notifications | Yes | No | Only the APK can send them |
| Install required | Yes | No | Browser needs nothing beyond a bookmark |
| Game catalogue | Full — 6,500+ pokies, 423 live tables | Same | No feature is held back on either |
| Updates | Manual re-download for new versions | Automatic | Browser always runs the latest version |
Author's tip from Lachlan Reid, Casino Content Editor & Player Safety Analyst: "Push notifications sound minor until a withdrawal clears while your phone is in your pocket. If getting that alert matters to you, the APK is the only route to it here — the browser and PWA can't send one on either platform."
How do deposits and withdrawals work in the app?
Every deposit and withdrawal method available on the desktop site works the same way inside the Android app or the iOS PWA — nothing's held back for mobile. What's missing either way is any confirmed biometric login or biometric payment approval; the material reviewed didn't show Face ID or fingerprint authorisation built into checkout on either platform.
The absence of confirmed biometric checkout isn't necessarily a security gap — it just means whatever protects a deposit or withdrawal request runs through the same account-level login as everything else, not a separate fingerprint or Face ID step layered on top. If that's a feature you specifically want, it's worth asking support directly rather than assuming a mobile app automatically includes it, since plenty of casino apps in this category still don't.
| Method | Available in app | Biometric option | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer / open banking | Yes | Not confirmed | Same speed as desktop |
| Neosurf | Yes (deposit only) | Not confirmed | Can't withdraw through this method regardless of platform |
| Cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC, XRP) | Yes | Not confirmed | Same 72-hour pending period applies |
Loading times for the cashier itself run a touch faster inside the APK, in line with the same speed edge it holds in the comparison chart above, though the gap is small enough that it's unlikely to change which method you actually pick.
Author's tip from Lachlan Reid, Casino Content Editor & Player Safety Analyst: "Test a small deposit through the app or the iOS PWA before committing anything large. Payment flows can behave slightly differently on a smaller screen, and it's cheaper to spot a problem on A$20 than on A$500."
This is an 18+ product wherever you play it from. Mobile access makes it easier to play in more moments throughout a day, not just a dedicated session at a desk — worth factoring into any deposit or time limit you set for yourself, with Gambling Help Online there if it starts feeling harder to put down than picking up.
None of that is a reason to avoid the app or the PWA — it's simply easier to lose track of time on a device that's always in your pocket than on a desktop you have to sit down at.
Ready to see the app in action? The pokies library and the welcome bonus are both worth checking before you download anything.
