There is no official LottoStar app to download as far as we can tell. On 10 November 2026 we searched the South African Google Play and Apple App Store catalogues and went through lottostar.co.za: the App Store has nothing from LottoStar (Pty) Ltd, the “Lottostar” apps on Google Play come from unrelated developers, and the official site links to no store page and offers no APK. LottoStar’s FAQ answers “Can I place bets on my phone/tablet?” with its responsive website, not with an app. What you can do is add the mobile site to your home screen. It then opens from its own icon, much like an app, and you avoid installing anything.
The “Lottostar” apps on Google Play are not LottoStar’s
A Google Play search for “lottostar” from South Africa returned these listings. We opened each one and noted the developer shown on the store page:
| App name on Google Play | Developer listed |
|---|---|
| Lottostar: Lotto Bets & Casino | Sterling Pest PVT |
| Lotto Star | NovaCore Games 2026 |
| Lottostar | Blouch Studio 78 |
| Lottostar | The Greeny Dev |
| Lottostar | Md Habib |
None of these is LottoStar (Pty) Ltd, the licence holder. They borrow the name for search traffic. Store listings change, so check the developer line before installing anything with the brand on it.
Why “lottostar app download” results are risky
Search “install lottostar app download apk” and you will find APK files on mirror stores and on sites that claim to be LottoStar. None of them comes from the operator. Installing one means:
- you type your LottoStar password into software nobody can vouch for;
- the file may ask for SMS or accessibility permissions it has no reason to need;
- under clause 20 of LottoStar’s terms, anything done on your account with your credentials counts as authorised by you, and unauthorised transactions are not reversed.
If an “official app” turns up later, it will be linked from lottostar.co.za itself. Until then, treat any LottoStar APK as unofficial.
Add LottoStar to your home screen instead
The site carries a web app manifest, the small file browsers use to create a home-screen icon, under the name “LottoStar”. On Android, Chrome may offer “Install app” for that reason. The three steps above work on any current Android or iPhone and take under a minute.
What you get: an icon, the site opening without the browser toolbar on most Android phones, and the same login, deposit and withdrawal screens as on a computer. What you do not get: notifications or offline play. The shortcut is still just the website.
What works in the mobile site
LottoStar describes the whole site as responsive, so these run in a mobile browser:
- registration via the user icon, top right;
- login with e-mail or cell number;
- deposits from the burger menu, including vouchers and bank apps;
- withdrawals and FICA uploads from the profile;
- all lobbies: slotteries and scratchcards, live tables, Aviator.
There is also a light and dark theme. Tap the sun icon for light, the moon for dark; the choice is saved in your profile.
Mobile data on a South African bundle
Data costs more here than in most markets, so it helps to know what is heavy. Lottery draws, slotteries and scratchcards load small graphics and use little data per round. Live dealer games stream video for as long as the table is open, and Aviator updates in real time. On a prepaid bundle, save live tables for Wi-Fi.