Clutchbell and Bet Journal do different jobs
Bet Journal keeps a record of your bets and your bankroll. Clutchbell is built for the game itself: it watches the bets you've placed, from any book, and alerts you while the game is on. Plenty of bettors could use both.
Alerts during the game: when a bet is close ("needs 3 more, 2:05 left"), when it hits or can't win, and at the final. Any book, no account linking.
A betting journal for iPhone: log bets by photo, voice, or hand, and see your ROI, closing line value, and bankroll over time.
Side by side
| Clutchbell | Bet Journal | |
|---|---|---|
| What it's for | Alerts on the bets you've placed, during the game | A journal of your bets and bankroll |
| How bets get in | Scan a screenshot of your bet slip (Pro), or type them in; any book | A photo of the bet slip, your voice, or by hand; import from Excel |
| Alerts during the game | Close, hit, can't win, and final for each bet; your own alerts ("any game to OT") | Not mentioned in its App Store listing |
| Results | Record and net by book, league, and bet type | ROI, closing line value, streaks, a profit calendar, and bankroll charts |
| Leagues | NBA, NFL, NHL, college football and basketball | All sports |
| Price | Free for 3 open bets at a time, and a parlay counts as one; Pro $9.99 a month or $39.99 a season; 7 days of Pro free | Free; PRO from $11.99 a month or $49.99 a year |
| Where | Web app, with notifications on your phone or computer, iPhone or Android | iPhone and Apple silicon Macs |
Choose Clutchbell if
- You want to know during the game that your bet is close or has hit, without refreshing a scores app.
- You want alerts beyond your bets ("tell me if any game goes to overtime").
- You watch on a stream and don't want alerts to spoil the play: set a delay to match it.
- You're on Android, or want alerts on your computer too.
Choose Bet Journal if
- Your bankroll and long-run numbers matter most: ROI, closing line value, streaks.
- You bet on sports Clutchbell doesn't cover yet.
- You'd like to log bets by voice, or bring years of bets over from a spreadsheet.
Common questions
Can I use Clutchbell and Bet Journal together?
Yes. Bet Journal keeps your bankroll and your record; Clutchbell alerts you while the games are on.
Does Clutchbell take bets or sell picks?
No. It doesn't take bets, sell picks, or link to any sportsbook. It follows bets you've already placed. 21+, US only.
Do I have to type in every bet?
No. On Pro (and the 7-day trial), scan a screenshot of your bet slip and Clutchbell adds every bet on it, singles or a parlay, from any book. Or type one in, in about 20 seconds.