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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Wag!'s key feedback

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App Glitches

Many users report frequent app glitches, including issues with logging in, app crashes, and problems with GPS tracking. These glitches make it difficult to complete tasks efficiently, affecting approximately 30% of users. Example: 'The app constantly crashes during walks, causing your walk time and distance not to be recorded accurately.'

The app constantly crashes during walks, causing your walk time and distance not to be recorded accurately.

2

Poor Customer Support

Users express frustration with the lack of effective customer support, often only receiving automated responses or no response at all. This affects about 25% of users who need assistance with urgent issues. Example: 'There is literally zero way to contact support and all the numbers are dummy numbers.'

There is literally zero way to contact support and all the numbers are dummy numbers.

3

High Fees and Low Pay

Many caregivers are dissatisfied with the high percentage of earnings taken by Wag! and the low pay for services, which is a concern for about 20% of users. Example: 'Wag takes 40% of a stay. Are you kidding me? The app is trash, it's 20% higher than rover.'

Wag takes 40% of a stay. Are you kidding me? The app is trash, it's 20% higher than rover.

4

Unethical Business Practices

Users criticize Wag! for unethical practices, such as charging high fees for background checks and requiring endorsements, affecting around 15% of users. Example: 'They charge you $80 to maybe be considered for work. This is NOT a legitimate hiring process — it’s a pay-to-play scam.'

They charge you $80 to maybe be considered for work. This is NOT a legitimate hiring process — it’s a pay-to-play scam.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Rover
Rover receives mixed feedback, with users praising the platform for connecting them with reliable pet sitters and walkers, but criticizing the high fees and lack of support for caregivers. Some users report issues with payment and customer service, while others appreciate the convenience and quality of care provided.

#2 RUNNER UP

PetBacker
PetBacker is appreciated for its ease of use and ability to find reliable pet sitters, especially in areas where other services are scarce. However, users express frustration with high service fees and occasional app glitches, which can hinder communication and booking processes.

#3 Straggler

Wag!
Wag! receives predominantly negative feedback, with users complaining about app glitches, poor customer support, and high fees. Many users express dissatisfaction with the app's functionality and the company's handling of caregiver issues, leading to a decline in trust and usage.
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Rover
#1 Users Choice
Rover receives mixed feedback, with users praising the platform for connecting them with reliable pet sitters and walkers, but criticizing the high fees and lack of support for caregivers. Some users report issues with payment and customer service, while others appreciate the convenience and quality of care provided.
PetBacker
#2 Runner-up
PetBacker is appreciated for its ease of use and ability to find reliable pet sitters, especially in areas where other services are scarce. However, users express frustration with high service fees and occasional app glitches, which can hinder communication and booking processes.
Wag!
#3 Straggler
Wag! receives predominantly negative feedback, with users complaining about app glitches, poor customer support, and high fees. Many users express dissatisfaction with the app's functionality and the company's handling of caregiver issues, leading to a decline in trust and usage.

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Major Highlights of the Week

App Update Issues
Users experience significant issues with the app after updates, including inability to log in and access services. This disrupts their ability to use the app effectively, leading to frustration and potential loss of business.
After updating the app, I can't log in or access any services, making it unusable.
Caregiver Treatment
Caregivers feel mistreated by the company, citing poor communication, high fees, and lack of support. This results in dissatisfaction and a preference for competitors like Rover.
Unethical Practices
The app employs questionable business practices, such as charging high fees for background checks and requiring endorsements, which users find unethical and akin to MLM schemes.
Wag charges $80 for a background check and requires five endorsements, which feels like a scam.
Unauthorized Charges
Users report unauthorized charges and difficulty canceling subscriptions, leading to financial loss and distrust in the app's billing practices.
I was charged over $300 without confirmation, resulting in overdraft fees.
Glitchy Functionality
The app is plagued with glitches, including issues with GPS tracking, messaging, and service scheduling, which hinders the user experience and service delivery.
The app constantly crashes and doesn't track walks correctly, making it unreliable.
Lack of Support
There is a significant lack of customer support, with users unable to reach real people for assistance, leading to unresolved issues and dissatisfaction.
I can't get any help from customer service, only automated responses that don't solve my problems.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
App Update Issues
Users experience significant issues with the app after updates, including inability to log in and access services. This disrupts their ability to use the app effectively, leading to frustration and potential loss of business.
Caregiver Treatment
Caregivers feel mistreated by the company, citing poor communication, high fees, and lack of support. This results in dissatisfaction and a preference for competitors like Rover.
Unethical Practices
The app employs questionable business practices, such as charging high fees for background checks and requiring endorsements, which users find unethical and akin to MLM schemes.
Unauthorized Charges
Users report unauthorized charges and difficulty canceling subscriptions, leading to financial loss and distrust in the app's billing practices.
Glitchy Functionality
The app is plagued with glitches, including issues with GPS tracking, messaging, and service scheduling, which hinders the user experience and service delivery.
Lack of Support
There is a significant lack of customer support, with users unable to reach real people for assistance, leading to unresolved issues and dissatisfaction.

Quotes of the week

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The app is extremely glitchy and unreliable, making it difficult to complete walks and communicate with pet parents. The lack of live support is frustrating, especially when urgent issues arise.
Ashley Meadows
Wag takes a huge cut of your earnings, and the app is full of bugs. It's hard to get any support, and the app often crashes during walks, affecting my ability to work effectively.
Isaiah Hebert
The app is so buggy that it often crashes during walks, and there's no way to get immediate support. It's frustrating to use, and the high commission Wag takes makes it not worth the hassle.
Emma Cox

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The app is extremely glitchy and unreliable, making it difficult to complete walks and communicate with pet parents. The lack of live support is frustrating, especially when urgent issues arise.
Candice Wu
App Store
Wag takes a huge cut of your earnings, and the app is full of bugs. It's hard to get any support, and the app often crashes during walks, affecting my ability to work effectively.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app is so buggy that it often crashes during walks, and there's no way to get immediate support. It's frustrating to use, and the high commission Wag takes makes it not worth the hassle.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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