# Cat in a Flat: Cat Sitter — Book a local 5-star cat sitter > Connects cat owners with vetted local cat sitters for in-home pet care services. (iPhone/iPad app by Rover.com.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-in-a-flat-cat-sitter/id1480516901 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Rover.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/547320931) - Category: Travel, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.75/5 from 131 App Store ratings · 177 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 47 MB - Languages: American English, Danish, Flemish, Finnish, French (France), Swiss High German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, European Spanish and 1 more - Released: 2019-11-11 - Data updated: 2026-09-05 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-in-a-flat-cat-sitter/id1480516901/reviews.md ## What is Cat in a Flat? Looking for trusted cat-exclusive care in your area? Cat in a Flat helps you find local cat sitters who provide in-home cat sitting—much more comfortable for your cat than a cat hotel. Whether you’re looking for daytime services or overnight care, there’s a sitter on Cat in a Flat to meet your cat’s unique needs. CAT CARE YOU CAN TRUST Over 150,000 cat parents agree: Cat in a Flat is a trusted source of cat-exclusive care. Sitters on Cat in a Flat provide personalized care for your unique cat, whether it’s giving your cat medicine, feeding them specialized food, or working with their behavioral quirks. You can rest assured that when you book a cat sitter on Cat in a Flat, your cat is in capable hands. FLEXIBLE SERVICES Whether you need daytime or overnight care, there are services to fit your cat’s unique needs and your schedule on Cat in a Flat. Try scheduling drop-in visits for daytime care, or, if you’re looking for overnight care, book a cat sitter for house sitting or boarding. Kittens, adult cats, senior cats, cats with medical needs—there’s a sitter on Cat in a Flat who would love to care for and play with your cat while you’re away. SAFETY AND SUPPORT Every sitter joining Cat in a Flat is background-checked for your peace of mind, with 5-star ratings for 99% of sitters. All stays booked on the platform are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible vet care, plus you get 24/7 support and can make secure payments. ENSURE EACH SITTER IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR CAT Connect with cat sitters in-person before you book, so you can make sure it’s a good fit for your cat. Sitters can learn about your cat’s unique quirks, their eating and sleeping habits, as well as get to know your cat before they begin caring for them. PEACE OF MIND WHILE YOU’RE AWAY Get extra peace of mind while you’re away with video and photo updates about your cat, so you’ll always know how things are going. Real-time messages and in-app chat with your sitter help you easily stay connected from practically anywhere. A HASSLE-FREE BOOKING EXPERIENCE Booking new services and making recurring bookings is easier than ever with Cat in a Flat. Finding the perfect cat sitter is simple. First, search for a cat sitter that fits your cat’s unique needs. Then, get to know your sitter with a Meet & Greet to ensure it’s a good fit before you book. If all goes well, you can book and pay securely through the Cat in a Flat app. Download the app today and find loving, trusted cat sitters near you. ## Key features - Browse vetted local cat sitters - Detailed sitter profiles - In-home visits and overnight stays - Secure booking and payment - Daily updates and photos - Cat sitter job opportunities ## What do users think of Cat in a Flat? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 👍 Reliable and trustworthy sitters - 💡 Convenient for cat owners - 🚀 Seamless booking and payment process - 👍 Provides peace of mind for pet owners **Cons** - 🐛 Clunky and buggy app - 💰 High commission fees for sitters - 🔍 Difficulty for new sitters to get bookings - 🔍 Limited availability in certain areas - 🔍 Lack of communication from app support **Commonly reported bugs** - Unreliable message delivery - Inconsistent app behavior - Difficulty navigating between screens - Inaccurate payout information - Delayed response from app support **Most requested features** - Improved app performance and stability - More transparent fee structure - Better support for new sitters - Expansion to more geographic areas - Improved communication channels with app support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 177) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-in-a-flat-cat-sitter/id1480516901/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Unusable UI, did a pigeon design this app? *2026-07-27, version 3.1.0* Since river came in the mix the app is practically unusable. I’ve been looking for 20’ how to modify the cost of my services. This is the least intuitive design if seen in decades and I also haven’t had a single booking since Rover took over even though I had plenty before. ### 2/5 — Getting worse *2026-07-27, version 3.1.0* Really hard to search and contact multiple ones for availability. Only your selection appears and then have to do the whole search again, request times are not clear and the search takes me 10x longer. Modify the request keeps loading and never stops … ### 1/5 — Rover messed up the app *2026-07-14, version 3.1.0* The original app wasn’t already good, now with Rover takeover it’s even worse, like if you’re not going to update it for the best why mess with it? Not to mention I get a completely different search results using the website vs the app. Luckily was still able to find a cat sitter, hopefully it will all go well, but this app is a disaster, is rover actually run by humans with brains and working eyes? ### 1/5 — Terrible *2026-07-02* I tried to sign up with Cat in a flat to be a sitter. This has to be done via Rover who they have partnered with. However there was a technical issue at the final stage meaning the payment they take to verify your identity wouldn’t go through. After many, many messages over more than two weeks, where I received standardised replies, and reassurances they were looking into it as ‘high priority’ it has still not been sorted out. They also said they would keep me updated with progress but I’ve heard nothing so still cannot register. Terrible customer service! If you want to be a sitter sign up with someone else! ### 1/5 — New version *2026-06-29, version 3.1.0* The new app is no longer efficient to find a cat sitter that leaves near where I am. The prices are much more expensive and platform no longer user friendly! ### 1/5 — changes *2026-06-25, version 3.1.0* have used cat in a flat for years. unfortunately now it’s been bought by rover it’s so much more difficult to use as a sitter. the new interface is confusing, i’m getting double notifications, one from rover and one from cat in a flat - even though i can’t access cat in the flat anymore !!! the pricing is different and not an upfront cost etc. as a cat owner not much may have changed, but as a sitter it’s just so unusable now and sadly puts me off . this would be easily rectified if sitters could continue on the cat in a flat app but till then i’m afraid i’m no longer comfortable with using the platform and may find another site. ### 1/5 — Merge with rover has ruined this app. *2026-06-23, version 3.1.0* I have loved the cat in a flat app for years as a sitter and for booking sitters for my own cat. The merge has made this app awful. The fees are ridiculous, dog sitters are priority over cat sitters so I’m not getting as many new bookings as before and you have to do a lrover card” which doesn’t work if you aren’t a dog sitter. I will have to go without the app because it’s just not the same. ### 1/5 — From the best thing to hell *2026-06-13, version 3.1.0* I used to absolutely loved this app. Ever since the merger with Rover, it has turned into absolute hell. The once-simple app is now incredibly complicated and glitchy, making it frustratingly hard to book my sitter. To make matters worse, my app is now completely stuck in Spanish with absolutely no way to change the language settings, even though the web version is in English! On top of that, the hidden fees have spiked, making it significantly more expensive for the exact same service. A once amazing app has been completely ruined by corporate greed. Avoid. ### 1/5 — Terrible since joining rover *2026-06-03, version 3.1.0* Terrible decision to partner with Rover. It's hard to use both as a sitter and owner, owners have been struggling with altering visits and payment. CIAF was absolutely fine before .... simple but done the job. Rover is known as a dog app... I regularly got new client's on CIAF, now that has stopped, luckily I still have old regulars. Such a shame. There is nothing good with this change ### 1/5 — No confirmation email after paying *2026-05-30, version 3.1.0* This app has gone downhill. I booked a cat sitter today and paid, no confirmation email came, and there is no way now to contact cat in a flat customer service. I booked through cat in a flat and the only customer service option now is to join rover ! The uk call centre support button goes to the rover app. Unacceptable as I booked and PAID though the cat in a flat app. Half the tabs don’t work, clearly they are having some issues, but still taking money ! I will not use this service from now on, it’s a joke. ## Frequently asked questions about Cat in a Flat ### What does the Cat in a Flat app do? The app connects cat owners with local, vetted cat sitters for in-home pet care. Services include house sitting, overnight stays, and daily drop-in visits. It also provides a platform for individuals to become paid cat sitters. ### How does the cat sitting service work? Cat owners can browse profiles of 5-star local cat sitters, contact them for free, and arrange meet-and-greets. Bookings and payments are handled securely through the app, and all bookings are covered by the Cat in a Flat Guarantee. ### Is there a cost to use the app? Joining the app as a cat owner is free, and there are no subscription fees to contact sitters. The service facilitates secure payments for the cat sitting services rendered. ### What kind of cat care services are offered? Services include feeding and providing fresh water, cleaning bowls and litter boxes, playtime and cuddles, and daily updates with photos. Sitters can offer home visits once or twice a day, or overnight stays. ### Can I become a cat sitter through this app? Yes, individuals can join as cat sitters for free and create a profile to promote their services. They can set their own rates, manage their availability, and receive secure online payments for their cat sitting jobs. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.0 — 2026-04-08 Cat in a Flat is always working on performance improvements and bug fixes (nobody likes fleas) to keep your experience bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. ### 3.0.2 — 2025-01-29 Cat in a Flat is always working on performance improvements and bug fixes to make sure you have the purrfect experience. ### 3.0.1 — 2024-12-12 Cat in a Flat is always working on performance improvements and bug fixes to make sure you have the purrfect experience. ### 3.0.0 — 2024-09-17 Cat in a Flat is always working on performance improvements and bug fixes to make sure you have the purrfect experience. ### 2.2.7 — 2023-11-28 We have added an optional geolocation finder for quicker and more precise connection between cat owners and cat sitters. ## Apps similar to Cat in a Flat | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Wag! 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