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TrustedHousesitters

S Tier
Best in class
95
4.837.5K ratings
3.6recent reviews
5dsince update
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Travel
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4+age rating
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Made for iPhone

What is TrustedHousesitters?

Connects pet owners with verified house sitters who care for pets at home in exchange for a place to stay.

TrustedHousesitters is a travel app where pet owners and sitters arrange in-home pet sitting for cats, dogs and other pets. Sitters provide the care in the owner's home and receive accommodation in return, with no money exchanged between members. The listing describes membership plans that give a year of unlimited access for both owners and sitters.

Pricing. TrustedHousesitters is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Pet owners travelling who want pets cared for at home
  • Sitters seeking free accommodation in exchange for pet care
  • Owners who want to read sitter reviews and references first

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Why this app is in S tier

95/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating95
Ratings86
App Store search rank100
Update recency100

S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

TrustedHousesitters scores 95 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 86, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Pet owners and verified sitters connect to swap loving pet care for a place to stay on their travels.

Sitters can find global pet sitting opportunities, providing in-home cat and dog sitting and get a place to stay on their travels in return.

Pet owners travel with peace of mind, knowing their furry friends are looked after in their own home.

Trust is all that our house sitters and pet parents exchange - no money changes hands between members. So, it’s easy for pet parents to find cat and dog sitters who are here for the right reasons.

HOW IT WORKS FOR PET PARENTS...

CHOOSE A MEMBERSHIP PLAN

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Get a year of unlimited access to arrange in-home pet sitters.
CREATE YOUR LISTING:
Describe your home and pets, and add the dates you need pet care.
REVIEW APPLICATIONS:
See who’s applied and secure the perfect house sitter for your home and pets.

HOW IT WORKS FOR SITTERS...

CHOOSE A MEMBERSHIP PLAN

Get a year of unlimited access to arrange worldwide house sits.
APPLY:
Complete your profile and apply to sits in places you’ll love - whether you’re open to dog sitting, cat sitting or alpaca sitting!
EXPLORE THE WORLD THROUGH HOUSE SITTING:
Take care of pets in their own home and enjoy a place to stay in return.

WHY DON’T PET SITTERS CHARGE

Unlike many traditional pet care services, our trusted pet sitters don’t charge because they’re passionate about pets.

By swapping pet care for a place to stay, our pet and house sitters get the chance to explore the world while enjoying the company of pets.

Owners enjoy peace of mind, while sitters explore the world and make a new, furry travel companion in every place they stay.

WHY PET PARENTS LOVE USING THE APP...

PETS ARE HAPPIER AT HOME

Vets agree pets are happiest at home with this house sitting app.

VERIFIED SITTERS

No matter whether they’re cat sitters, dog sitters or goldfish sitters, our sitter members are third-party verified for peace of mind.

EXPERIENCED SITTERS

Whether you need an overnight dog sitter, rabbit or cat sitter, read sitter reviews and references to select someone who's right for your pet.

UNLIMITED ACCESS TO PET CARE

Benefit from unlimited access to arrange pet sitters all year round - including people open to long-term house sitting.

24/7 VET ADVICE LINE

Available for you and your sitter, anytime you need it.

HOME AND CONTENTS PLAN

Get cover against damage, theft and accidents.

SIT CANCELLATION PLAN

Claim compensation if sitters cancel last minute.

MONEY BACK PROMISE

If you can’t find a sitter, we’ll refund you.

WHY SITTERS LOVE THE APP...

UNLIMITED ACCESS TO HOUSE SITS

Arrange as many pet sitting opportunities as you like and explore the world through pet sitting.

SAVE ON ACCOMMODATION

Exchange loving pet care for a place to stay on your travels - it’s simple with our pet sitting app.

ENJOY THE COMPANY OF PETS

Make worldwide pet friends during your house sitting experiences.

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL

Get to know new places with a furry friend by your side.

FREE ONLINE VET CONSULATIONS

Get free calls, video and chat with veterinary experts while you’re pet sitting.

2 GLOBAL AIRPORT LOUNGE PASSES

Claim two free passes in over 600 airports.

ACCIDENT AND THIRD PARTY LIABILITY PLAN

You’re covered up to $1,000,000 per incident if a pet causes damage or injury to another person, their property or pets during a sit.

SIT CANCELLATION PLAN

Get compensation in the unlikely event of a cancelled sit.

“I have come to depend on TrustedHousesitters for my lovely senior dog's care whenever I travel. She's calm and happy when I return, not having to transition to another place. And every sitter has been marvelous in communicating, sending me updates, and leaving my house in great shape.” - Teresa, pet and home owner

“We’ve met really interesting people, pets with great personalities and stayed in amazing places.” - Jill and Boggles, house and pet sitters

*Terms apply. Some features are only available on Standard and/or Premium plans.

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Questions about TrustedHousesitters

Do sitters get paid?

No. The listing says sitters do not charge for pet care and that the exchange is pet care for a place to stay.

Are sitters checked before owners hire them?

The listing says sitter members are third-party verified. Owners can also read sitter reviews and references before selecting someone for their pets.

What extra protections does the listing mention?

It mentions a 24/7 vet advice line, a home and contents plan, a sit cancellation plan and a money back promise, each marked with an asterisk. Terms and conditions for these are not stated on the App Store.

Is TrustedHousesitters free?

Yes. TrustedHousesitters is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

Is TrustedHousesitters right for me?

TrustedHousesitters is built for pet owners travelling who want pets cared for at home, sitters seeking free accommodation in exchange for pet care, owners who want to read sitter reviews and references first. It sits in the pet sitting list on AppTierList.

Is TrustedHousesitters worth it?

TrustedHousesitters is S tier, ranked #2 of 6 pet sitting apps with a score of 95 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 37,550 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does TrustedHousesitters compare to Rover?

TrustedHousesitters is S tier at 95; Rover is S tier at 96. Rover ranks higher. TrustedHousesitters is free, with no in-app purchases, Rover is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is TrustedHousesitters updated?

TrustedHousesitters was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Ranking

List
Pet Sitting (S tier, #2)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
95 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 6
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.8 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
37,550
Recent reviews
3.6 from 20 in the last 180 days

App

Price
Free download
App Store category
Travel
Current version
(5 days ago)
Size
138 MB
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone

Links

Developer pages
Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified

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