Bark Kids

Bark Kids

The companion app to Bark

9.3K ratings
744 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 15, 2020
  • August 8, 2026

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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's New in Bark Kids

5.0.7

August 8, 2026

Minor bugfixes and performance updates

User reviews

Parents, don’t use this app.

It takes forever to load videos or pictures now and even if it does load it’s bad quality, this app makes your phone so slow. And you can’t turn it off without parent permission obv.

Worst app

The worst app of all time. This app causes many problems. 1. You can’t delete apps. If you decide you don’t want an app; to bad. 2. If you have perfect internet/cellular, it will be so slow. Slower than if you were in a desert. DO NOT DOWNLOAD! This app causes your phone to be like a 🇰🇵North Korea phone🇰🇵. Watches everything, reads everything, and sucks. Save your time and money by just using downtime rules. When you leave a review, there is some creep that comments back to the reviews.!!!GET A LIFE!!! also, PLEASE IGNORE ALL POSITIVE REVIEWS.

EDIT: after I left this review, my phone ran even slower
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Bark review

Ok so I have bark on my phone for parent controls it’s great at monitoring but the only thing is that it glitches like some apps I can’t open like SHEIN and CapCut and it also sometimes won’t turn my phone off at the bedtime please fix this

This app is useless

Me and my sister have this stupid app and we both have had lots of instances were our internet would be terrible for days and my dad wasn’t able to find out what it was until I suggested this app and after a few more day he sorted it out and it has been that bad again but another thing I hate about this app is that each week that ask you a question and it makes your clock blue and it probably hasn’t gotten annoying for most of y’all, but it’s probably for some of yall
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Perspective of a 13-year-old

It does keep me safe and helps my parents know my location and what I do with my phone and my browsing but there is a couple of bad things I can’t figure out how to delete it and also it cuts out my Internet connection so I really can’t do anything but overall very good for child safety

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Persistent VPN issues causing internet connectivity problems

Bug

Incompatibility with certain apps and device functionality

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

More customizable alert settings

Feature

Improved filtering and classification of content

Feature

Better integration with family devices and accounts

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Gradual relaxation of restrictions as child matures

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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.