Rover and Wag are both popular apps for pet sitting and dog walking. But some differences between them might make one better for your needs.
Services: Rover offers more services than Wag, like house sitting, drop-in visits, doggy day care, and dog training. Wag mainly focuses on dog walking and boarding.
Fees: Rover takes a smaller service fee than Wag for sitters and walkers (20% vs 40%). But, Wag has a smaller booking fee than Rover for pet parents ($0.95 vs $2.95).
Insurance: Rover and Wag both offer insurance for eligible services, but Rover covers more than Wag.
Support: Both Rover and Wag offer 24/7 support, but Rover has a Trust & Safety team that handles any issues or emergencies during a service.
Reviews: Both Rover and Wag let users leave and read reviews for sitters and walkers, but Rover’s reviews are more detailed and verified by the platform.
Training: Both Rover and Wag require sitters and walkers to pass a basic background check, but Wag also requires them to pass a test and an orientation before joining.
Payment: Both Rover and Wag pay sitters and walkers two days after a service, and both offer a variety of options from direct payments to PayPal.
So, the best app for you depends on your needs and availability. You can try both apps and see which one pays you more.