# Rover – Pet Sitters

> Personalized care for your pet

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id547320928](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id547320928)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id547320928`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rover.com
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (515,785 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.0819.02
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2012-08-09
- **Size:** 279 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rover-pet-sitters/id547320928)
- **Website:** [http://www.rover.com/](http://www.rover.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.rover.com/privacy/](http://www.rover.com/privacy/)

## Description

Rover is the #1 pet sitting and dog walking app. Get trusted, 5-star pet care in your neighborhood with GPS-tracked walks, photo updates, in-app messaging, and secure booking and payments backed by the Rover Guarantee and 24/7 support.

For pet sitters and walkers, Rover helps you manage your business on the go—share photos/videos, get paid securely, and use Rover Cards and push notifications to stay connected with clients across the U.S. and Canada.

## Rankings

- #791 — Overall
- #2 — The Best Apps for Pet Parents
- #52 — owner
- #70 — animal
- #80 — format

## Review summary

Most reviews converge on five recurring issues: account bans, high fees, weak or AI-heavy support, safety concerns for sitters and pets, and costly background checks. A minority praise Rover for a large sitter/community network and easy updates, but those positives are outweighed by the above concerns.

### Pros

- Access to a large network of pet owners and an active sitter community that helps sitters get bookings and connect with clients.
- Easy booking, clear communication, and updates between sitters and pet owners.
- Positive experiences reported by some sitters, including growth opportunities and a sense of community.

### Cons

- Frequent bans or account deactivations with little transparency.
- High fees and commissions that cut into earnings (around 40% plus additional charges).
- Inconsistent or AI-driven customer support with unhelpful automated responses.
- Safety and liability concerns, including limited protections for sitters and reports of unsafe incidents.
- Upfront background-check fees and other barriers to entry (non-refundable).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id547320928)