# Rover – Pet Sitters

> Find the right loving pet sitter or dog walker for your unique pet on Rover

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rover.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rover.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rover.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rover.com
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 6,339,748
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (47,314 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.0805.01
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2013-08-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 211 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rover.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.rover.com](https://www.rover.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.rover.com/privacy/](http://www.rover.com/privacy/)

## Description

Rover is the premier dog boarding and walking app designed by pet lovers for pet lovers. Whether you need dog boarding, dog walking, pet sitting, or doggy daycare, Rover connects you with over 100,000 trusted pet sitters and walkers across the U.S. and Canada.

The app offers convenient features such as real-time GPS tracking of your dog's walk, adorable photo updates, secure and hassle-free payments, and direct messaging with sitters. Every service booked is backed by The Rover Guarantee and supported 24/7, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners. For sitting professionals, Rover provides tools to easily manage bookings, send updates, and get paid on the go. Rover has been featured in major media including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, reflecting its trusted status in pet care.

## Rankings

- #20,259 — Overall
- #56 — Travel and local (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.hms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.rover.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.rover.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

User reviews praise Rover for an easy-to-use app and trustworthy sitters who provide regular updates. However, many cite persistent bugs and slow performance, insufficient customer support, safety concerns about scammers and how claims are handled, and financial/frustration issues around payouts and fees. The top positives center on usability and sitter quality; the recurring negatives focus on reliability, protection, and payment friction, especially amid post-buyout changes.

### Pros

- Easy to navigate and user-friendly app
- Reliable, caring sitters with updates and photos
- Convenient to find, book, and stay in touch with sitters
- Positive overall experiences and trust in Rover’s service

### Cons

- Frequent app performance issues: crashes, slow loading, heavy data usage, and offline limitations
- Poor customer support and inconsistent, unhelpful responses
- Safety concerns: scammers on the platform and concerns about protections/claims handling
- Payment and payout problems and fees (high commissions, deposits, money withholding)
- Device compatibility/update problems and login/access issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rover.android)