Rover – Pet Sitters

Rover – Pet Sitters

Personalized care for your pet

516K ratings
1511 reviews
#56 in free Travel
🌟 Lifestyle
✈️ Travel
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 9, 2012
  • July 27, 2026

Features

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About

Find trusted local pet sitters and dog walkers for your furry friends. The app offers photo updates, GPS tracking for walks, and secure booking and payment. It also provides tools for pet care providers to manage their business and communicate with clients.

Book local pet sitters and dog walkers
GPS tracking of dog walks
Photo and video updates from sitters
Secure in-app messaging
Hassle-free secure payments
Tools for pet sitters and dog walkers
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What users say

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What's New in Rover

26.0722.00

July 27, 2026

Rover is always working on performance improvements and bug fixes (nobody likes fleas) to keep your experience bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

Charts

Top Free

📈 56+7

Travel

This app rose +7 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on August 3, 2026.

User reviews

cost 24 pounds to get your profile verified

they take 24 pounds up front to have your profile verified, then there was no notification regarding next steps, absolute scam

Sitter canceled last minute and Rover won’t help

I booked a sitter for my two dogs a while ago, and you have to pay upfront. The sitter canceled on me last minute my trip is in 4 days. Rover will only refund the money that will take 5-10 business days to get back. They can’t help me just get another sitter. They won’t transfer my money to someone else on their app. Why? Now I am just out of luck. I might be out a lot more money if I have to cancel my trip. Not worth the headache.
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Great source of income and I get to meet great cats and dogs!

I’ve been a Rover sitter for two years now. I’m on disability so this is a great way to make a side income. I haven’t had any issues with any of the cats I’ve boarded, owners have been super friendly, the app is easy to navigate, and Rover support has always been there when I needed them. I’ve had a great experience with Rover and have recommended it to a lot of my friends looking for a side gig. I’ve also used Rover to find a dog sitter and I’ve had great experiences. Would recommend for both pet care and a side gig.
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I miss cat in a flat

The interface of this app is terrible and I keep getting requests from rogue people. Feels like a set up. What a shame. Cat in a flat was great. This is a mess.

Very thankful for Rover!

I’m happy Rover exists because I’ve been able to explore this job over the years and I have loved being able to work with animals!! 🐾 Thank you for this opportunity!

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashing and freezing issues

Bug

Unreliable push notifications

Bug

Inaccurate pet profiles and information

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to block unreliable sitters/owners

Feature

More customization options for sitter profiles and availability

Feature

Improved calendar and scheduling features

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Better communication tools between sitters and owners

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FAQ

What does the Rover app do?

The Rover app connects pet owners with local, trusted pet sitters and dog walkers. It facilitates booking, secure payments, and communication, offering features like GPS tracking for walks and photo updates.

What are the key features of Rover?

Key features include the ability to book local 5-star pet care, receive photo updates and GPS tracking of walks, message sitters directly, and make secure payments. It also offers tools for pet sitters to manage their business.

Is Rover free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for booking services. While the description doesn't explicitly detail transaction fees for sitters or owners, the model suggests a platform fee or commission is likely involved in the booking process.

Who is Rover for?

Rover is designed for pet owners who need reliable pet sitting or dog walking services, and for individuals who want to offer these services as sitters or walkers.

How does Rover ensure peace of mind for pet owners?

Rover provides peace of mind through features like 95% of services receiving 5-star ratings, the Rover Guarantee, and 24/7 support. Owners also receive photo updates, GPS tracking, and alerts during services.