Rover - Pet Sitters
What is Rover?
Finds local pet sitters and dog walkers for dogs and cats, with booking, secure payments and updates during stays.
Rover is a free iOS app for finding local pet sitters and dog walkers for dogs and cats. It covers drop-in visits, dog walking, doggy day care, house sitting and boarding. Users can book, pay and message sitters in the app, and receive photo and video updates while away.
Pricing. Rover is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Booking a dog walker for daytime visits
- Finding overnight boarding or house sitting for a dog or cat
- Meeting a sitter in person before booking care
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Why this app is in S tier
S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Rover scores 96 out of 100: rating 98, rating count 98, App Store search rank 86, update recency 100, Apple's Editors' Choice 100. The five parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Looking for trusted pet care in your neighborhood? Rover helps you find local pet sitters and dog walkers near you for both dogs and cats. Whether you’re looking for dog boarding, cat sitting, dog walking, or drop-in visits, there’s a sitter on Rover to meet your pet’s unique needs.
HIGH-QUALITY, TRUSTED CARE
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Millions of pet parents worldwide agree - Rover is a trusted source for local pet care. Sitters on Rover provide personalized care for your unique pet, whether it’s giving your pet medicine, feeding them specialized food, or working with their behavioral quirks. Your and your pet’s safety is our top priority.
A SERVICE FOR EVERY PET
Whether you need daytime or overnight care, there are services to fit your pet’s unique needs and your schedule on Rover. Try drop-in visits (for both dogs and cats), dog walking, doggy day care, or, if you’re looking for overnight care, book a pet sitter for house sitting or boarding.
SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
Every sitter joining Rover’s platform Rover is background-checked and their profile is verified for your peace of mind. With high, 5-star ratings for most sitters, you can rest assured your unique pet is in good hands. All stays are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in vet care for eligible claims, plus you get 24/7 support and can make secure payments. Book a trusted dog walker or sitter on Rover with confidence.
ENSURE EACH SITTER IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR PET
Connect with pet sitters in-person before you book, so you can make sure it’s a good fit for your pet. Sitters can learn about your pet’s unique quirks, their eating and sleeping habits, as well as get to know your pet 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 pet, so you’ll always know how things are going. Real-time messages and in-app chat with your sitter help you easily stay connected. Dog walkers on Rover can send detailed walk reports via report cards, which include GPS routes, walk details, and more for extra reassurance that your dog is out enjoying themselves. It also makes it easier to track dog walks and see how far your dog goes each time.
A HASSLE-FREE BOOKING EXPERIENCE
Booking new services and making recurring bookings is easier than ever with the Rover app. Find trusted sitters, make bookings, and pay with secure payments and saved payment methods. With over 200k+ sitters to choose from (and over 95% with 5-star ratings and reviews), you can read real reviews from pet parents and book the perfect sitter for your unique pet.
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Questions about Rover
Does the app cover cats as well as dogs?
Yes. The listing says drop-in visits and cat sitting are available for both dogs and cats, along with dog walking, day care, house sitting and boarding.
Are sitters checked before they can be booked?
The listing says every sitter is background-checked and their profile is verified. Stays are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in vet care for eligible claims.
Can I meet a sitter before booking?
Yes. You can connect with sitters in person before you book, so you can check whether the sitter is a good fit for your pet.
Is Rover free?
Yes. Rover is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rover right for me?
Rover is built for booking a dog walker for daytime visits, finding overnight boarding or house sitting for a dog or cat, meeting a sitter in person before booking care. It sits in the pet sitting list on AppTierList.
Is Rover worth it?
Rover is S tier, ranked #1 of 6 pet sitting apps with a score of 96 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 603,488 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Rover compare to TrustedHousesitters?
Rover is S tier at 96; TrustedHousesitters is S tier at 95. Rover ranks higher. Rover is free, with no in-app purchases, TrustedHousesitters is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Rover updated?
Rover was updated 11 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Pet Sitting (S tier, #1) · Dog Walking (S tier, #1)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 96 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 6
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 603,488
- Recent reviews
- 1.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
App
- Price
- Free download
- App Store category
- Travel
- Current version
- (11 days ago)
- Size
- 299 MB
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 11
- Runs on
- iPhone
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking