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Bark Kids

Bark Kids

The companion app to Bark

9.1K ratings
710 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🌐 Social Networking
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 15, 2020
  • June 10, 2026

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Bark Technologies Inc
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About

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

Summarized from real user reviews of Bark Kids. Based on 9.1K reviews and a 1.3/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

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

5.0.0

June 10, 2026

- Added ability to disable location tracking from the Parent App - Added the ability to backup media from device

User reviews

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Horrible

Horrible this website sells your online presence of your kids activities
Kays4kayKays4kay

EXTREMELY HELPFUL

So.. I have been very Addicted to inappropriate things and this app HANDS DOWN has been the BEST app my parents have downloaded for me, it’s made me not addicted to things on my phone, helped me get closer to God, and even helped me not be on my phone as much, before this app, my screen time (tells me how long I’ve been on my phone) it was…. And I’m NOT proud of this…. 10 hours as the daily average.. yeah I know! Crazy right? But ever since this app it’s been an hour or lower and I’m so proud of myself and my parents for getting this app for me so thank you Bark.. thank you for making this app 🤍 5 STARS!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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“-BEAR-““-BEAR-“

Sanity🫩

This app makes life hell and I know your probably going to be like “AsK YoUr PaReNT To HeLp YoU” guess what W̴E̷ ̸D̴O̴N̵T̸ ̴C̸A̷R̷E̷ we kids want freedom we want justice and most of them all PRIVACY. I want to live in a world where things are normal where I could be fine with this app. A WORLD WHERE YOU COULD JUST LET THINGS BE!. Your trapping is in a cage.
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InsanitydepressInsanitydepress

Terrible

I hacked the app and then the bark developers came to my house and killed my family and now im homeless
Mason22tMason22t

It mentally hurt me

I had this app until my mom finally deleted it after a few reports. I get it’s to find safety, but it alerted stuff that wasn’t nesscary, like my sexuality, secrets with friends that didn’t hurt anyone, crushes etc. And my parents teased me about it, and yelled at me and gave me trauma because of simple alerts. It got so bad to the point where I wanted to k1ll myself
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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

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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.