Across the provided reviews, common consumer complaints concern withheld or restricted withdrawals, account bans with little explanation, app instability that aborts paid games, and slow or unhelpful customer support. Several reviews describe alleged unfair matching or bot-driven outcomes; however a small number of users report having received payouts. If you consider using Skillz-powered apps, review the specific app’s withdrawal rules, bonus terms and regional restrictions before depositing money, and keep screenshots of transactions and errors. For risk management, start with small deposits, confirm identity and location requirements, and document all contact with support in case you need dispute or bank assistance.
Examples from available reviews (Nov 2021 – Feb 2026).
Account banned for alleged cheating and funds forfeited without response.
“all my accounts have been banned for cheating and all money has been forfeited.”
Reviewer accuses game of bots, rigging, and blocked support.
“This game is rigged”
Frequent game crashes cause lost entry fees and poor support.
“The customer service that I've received from these two apps are extremely poor and unprofessional”
Most balance is bonus cash, limiting withdrawable amount.
“520 is bonus cash and I can withdraw only 18$.”
Most reviewers report delayed or non-responsive support, unresolved ban notices and withheld payouts, leaving account issues unresolved.
Many users report withheld payouts, bonus-cash restrictions, unexpected fees and lost entry fees that reduce withdrawable balances.
Frequent reports of app crashes, slow matches and accidental entry into cash games, causing aborted games and lost stakes.
Multiple reviewers allege unfair matching, bots or rigged outcomes; a small number of users report legitimate payouts.
Users describe unanswered withdrawal queries, vague ban emails, repeated marketing messages and unclear enforcement of terms.
The majority of reviewers describe negative experiences: lost funds, bans, crashes and poor support; a minority report successful payouts.
For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.
Sources: Trustpilot (24) · Reviews (20) · Reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: February 2026
User finds interface user-friendly and discovering games effortless.
“Its user-friendly interface makes browsing and selecting games a breeze”
Platform enables community connection and competitive collaboration among gamers.
“The platform fosters a sense of community through its social features”
Regular updates and releases keep the gaming experience fresh.
“Regular updates and new releases keep the gaming experience fresh and exciting”
Multiple monetization options provide players flexibility in engagement and spending.
“A wide range of monetization options, from in-app purchases to subscription models,”
I unsubscribed from the word star game on my phone and I later uninstalled it but now I keep getting a thread of emails of Skillz charging my credit card if I don't play. Apparently, I didn't like the game that's why I uninstalled it. Needless to say, I reported to the support but no, nothing has changed. I just want these people to leave me alone and no I don't want to play your game anymore! You can’t force me on something I'm not interested in. Complete scam. Buyer Beware not to use your credit card information! They only want your money.
This page combines submitted experiences with public reviews from platforms such as Google, Trustpilot, etc. Recurring points are summarized without changing the content of reviews.
Skillz operates a mobile-first platform and SDK that hosts skill-based competitions and real-money game tournaments across multiple third-party apps. The platform enables developers to add cash-play features, in-app purchases and tournament mechanics; availability and payout rules vary by app and by region. Consumers searching for Skillz should verify regional eligibility, payment methods, and the specific app’s terms before depositing funds.