Sittsy – Pet Sitters & Walkersv2.1.8
Released August 3, 2026Major
The latest major update introduced doggy day care, walking, and drop-in visit services, but triggered a surge in negative sentiment. While the Android rating increased to 2.71 from a baseline of 1.0, the gain is overshadowed by high-frequency complaints regarding payment gates and alleged service failures. The update is classified as strongly negative due to the volume of scam-related feedback.
What changed
- New featureAdded ability to book doggy day care services
- New featureAdded ability to book dog walking services
- New featureAdded ability to book drop-in visit services
Reception
New feature
Users express appreciation for the visual layout and interface design in the latest update.
New feature
backfiredMandatory payment gates during registration and reports of service requests vanishing after payment drive high-frequency complaints.
How it played out
The Android rating average increased by 1.71 stars following the update, though the sentiment remains heavily polarized. Users report significant friction regarding mandatory payment gates during onboarding and allege deceptive service availability, which offsets positive feedback regarding the app layout. The ranking reached 171 in the category, but the high volume of scam-related complaints suggests weak long-term momentum.
Marlvel takeaways
- Remove mandatory payment authorization during registration to reduce user friction and negative sentiment.
- Address the inability to delete accounts, as reviewers describe this as a barrier to privacy and trust.
- Investigate the technical failure causing service requests to disappear after payment, as users allege this constitutes deceptive practice.
Original release notes
You can now book doggy day care, dog walking, and drop-in visits. Find trusted pet sitters for your dog. Easy, safe, and fast.