Many Nigerians use budget-friendly or older Android devices. The old app is lightweight and doesn't require the latest OS or high RAM to run smoothly.

Today, the old app is no longer supported on official app stores (Google Play Store or Apple App Store). Attempting to download an "old Bet9ja app" APK from third-party sites is highly discouraged due to security risks, malware, and the likelihood that the login servers for those specific app versions have been deprecated.