Rover - Dog Boarding & Walking

4.57

V26.0415.01

5M+

App Information

Category	Travel & Local
Developer	Rover.com
Version	26.0415.01
Content Rating	Everyone
Price	Free
Min Android	10
Updated	Apr 22, 2026

Description

Rover is the #1 pet sitting and dog walking app. Get trusted pet care in your neighborhood.

The Rover app was created for dog people by The Dog PeopleTM. Through the app, get adorable photo updates, GPS tracking of your dog’s walk, an easy way to message sitters or manage your business, and a secure way to book and pay.

With over 100,000 pet sitters and dog walkers in the U.S. and Canada, Rover makes it easy to book pet care you can trust.

PEACE OF MIND
• 95% of reviewed services receive a perfect 5-star rating.
• Every service booked on Rover is backed by The Rover Guarantee and 24/7 support.

FAST & EASY
• Contact and message sitters and dog walkers, right from the app. Receive messages from sitters when you're on the go.
• Hassle-free and secure payments, every time.
• Get a map of your dog's walk, pee/poo and food/water alerts, and a personalized note from your sitter or dog walker.

FOR PET SITTERS AND DOG WALKERS, TOO
• Send photos, videos, and messages to pet owners with just a few taps.
• Get paid on the go—it’s simple and secure with the Rover app.
• Seamlessly manage your business, even if you're at the dog park.
• Enable push notifications to respond faster than ever to booking requests.
• Create Rover Cards to seamlessly share information with your clients.

IN THE PRESS
Rover has appeared in:
• The New York Times
• The Today Show
• The Wall Street Journal
• USA Today
• ABC News
• And many more!

User Reviews

4.57

45K+ Reviews

85%

Jeanine Perron

Apr 29, 2026

can no longer copy & paste information into my calendar

Constance Mcrobert-Smith

Apr 29, 2026

really clunky, slow, and outdated.

Jonathon Pennewell

Apr 28, 2026

Don't waste $50 for background check. I don't know if it's because I'm a man, but, I passed the background check, I have a very professional profile/sitter profile, and I haven't landed any clients. I'm in Jacksonville so it's a very populated city. Most of the top sitters or walkers tend to be female. My rates are very fair, but still no luck. The idea seemed great, but absolutely terrible gig work for men. Wish I didn't waste $50 since I only DoorDash at the moment. Waste of money.

Jacqueline Boyd

Apr 28, 2026

I am having an issue with the background check. it won't let me proceed with it...

Monique Amado

Apr 28, 2026

Easy to use app. Wonderful clients and pets. 💜🐶🐱

Madelyn Stewart Shields

Apr 28, 2026

Rover takes a substantial cut of your profits and still the app doesn't work. What are they doing with that money if there's no support, and the app can spend 5 minutes buffering and require two force stops before it allows you to start a booking? It also frequently deletes photos and visit notes. Find sitters through your local Facebook groups or by word of mouth through friends. Don't give Blackrock your money.

Claire Brodie

Apr 28, 2026

Rover itself is good. The app is trash. I hate that I can't see the total cost until after I message the sitter. That's a huge contributor for me. I have multiple pets so I can't budget or plan trips until I find pet care that is affordable and suitable. I hate messaging people just to cancel when the price is out of my range.

Geoffrey

Apr 28, 2026

I looked into Rover as a possible backup for dog care, but decided not to use it. My main concern is that Rover is only a platform connecting owners with independent sitters. Rover is not the actual carer, so the safety, reliability, experience and quality of care depend almost entirely on the individual sitter you choose. Owners need to understand the risks before booking. There are service fees, cancellation rules, refund limits, and disputes may not be simple if something goes wrong!

Shawna

Apr 27, 2026

No one wants to work on this app. Hired a dog sitter and she went MIA. Everyone has an excuse to why they don't want to dog sit, even though they are marked as available with those services. Don't waste your time, these are not professionals.