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Bark Kids

Bark Kids

The companion app to Bark

9.6K ratings
843 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🌐 Social Networking
Free

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Released
March 14, 2022
Updated
September 15, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Bark Technologies, Inc.
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This app helps parents manage their child's device usage and online safety. It allows for screen time management, web filtering, and real-time location tracking. Children can also connect their accounts for enhanced privacy.

✓Screen time management
✓Web filtering
✓GPS location tracking
✓Check-ins for arrival confirmation
✓Personal account connections
✓Device usage monitoring
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What users say about Bark Kids

Reviews of Bark Kids are mostly negative: the Social Networking app is rated 1.3/5 from 9.6K App Store ratings. What users like most: helps keep kids safe, effective at monitoring online activity. Top complaints: excessive invasion of privacy, overly sensitive alerts and false positives. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Helps keep kids safe
  • 🚀Effective at monitoring online activity
  • 🔒Provides parental control and oversight

Negative things

  • 🔍Excessive invasion of privacy
  • 🤖Overly sensitive alerts and false positives
  • 🔌Negatively impacts device performance and connectivity
  • 💔Damages trust and relationship with parents
  • 😞Restricts teen freedom and independence
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What's New in Bark Kids

5.4.0

September 15, 2026

Minor bugfixes and performance updates

User reviews

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This app is horrible

I’m turning 13 soon and my dad is getting this app for me after having everything set up on my phone for the least privacy I can’t have any social media or anything like that my dad has to approve everything and ever sense I got this app I’ve lost all trust with him I’m hiding stuff more and can’t stand this app it also makes your internet and stuff really bad and makes your battery go down a lot faster before I got this app my phone would last all day now it only lasts like 3 hours I highly would not recommend this app it is horrible
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Terrible

I had this app back in march through maybe June. And it was terrible, I couldn't listen to any new music even if it was not E rated. Plus if my friends curse or something they will get slimed by my parents. If you want to control your kids just talk to them! you don't have to but them on a leash!
TTrashmouth908

This app sucks

I’m on a leash. I can’t do anything with the stupid VPN because it stops my WiFi from connecting/working. This sucks and is stupid. ONE STAR.
GPGuitar player67

Are you able to delete it

Are you able to delete it and the parents wouldn’t know or would they get notified?
VMViven mc

This app sucks

I don’t get why my mom would put an app on my phone to monitor every single inch and move that I make it. It’s like she doesn’t trust me. I’m her child She should trust me more than anything and I don’t get the point in this app. It’s just stupid.
TTAS 
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Persistent VPN issues causing internet connectivity problems

Bug

Incompatibility with certain apps and device functionality

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

More customizable alert settings

Feature

Improved filtering and classification of content

Feature

Better integration with family devices and accounts

Feature

Gradual relaxation of restrictions as child matures

Feature

FAQ

What does Bark Kids do?

Bark Kids is a free companion app for parents to manage their child's digital world. It enables features like screen time management, web filtering, and GPS location tracking, helping parents ensure their child's online safety and responsible device usage.

What are the key features of Bark Kids?

Key features include setting screen time limits and schedules, filtering websites and content categories, real-time GPS location tracking with movement detection, and a 'Check-ins' feature for safe arrival confirmations. It also allows children to connect their accounts directly for enhanced privacy.

Is Bark Kids free to use?

Yes, Bark Kids is a free child companion app. However, it requires an established Bark account and the Bark Parent companion app to manage your child's digital environment.

What devices is Bark Kids compatible with?

The description implies that Bark Kids is installed on the child's device and works in conjunction with the Bark Parent companion app, which is managed by the parent. Specific operating system compatibility is not detailed, but it is designed for children's devices.

How does Bark Kids help with child safety?

Bark Kids enhances child safety by allowing parents to control internet access through web filtering and screen time limits. The GPS tracking and check-in features provide peace of mind regarding their location, while the ability to monitor texts, apps, and social media (via the parent app) can alert parents to potential dangers.