Bark - Parental Controls

Bark - Parental Controls

Help protect your kids online

36K ratings
571 reviews
#67 in top-grossing Productivity
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 25, 2019
  • October 7, 2026

Features

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About

This service helps families manage their children's digital lives by monitoring online content, managing screen time, and filtering websites. It alerts parents to potential issues like cyberbullying or adult content, offering peace of mind.

✓Content monitoring for texts, email, YouTube, and social media
✓Alerts for cyberbullying, adult content, and threats
✓Screen time limits and scheduling
✓Website filtering by category or specific sites
✓Monitors 30+ apps and social media platforms
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What users say

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What's New in Bark

6.6.0

October 7, 2026

Minor bug fixes and performance updates

4

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Bark Monthly

Unlimited children and devices

$14.991 Month
7 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📊 67

Productivity

The app has maintained its position at 67 recently.

Last updated on October 12, 2026.

User reviews

Can’t find any of my devices

Hard set up. Still struggling. Cant locate anything

Disappointing experience

I had a very disappointing experience with this company and would not recommend them.

The software itself has been unreliable. It frequently lags, and one of the main reasons for buying a kids’ smartwatch—being able to see your child’s live location—doesn’t work properly most of the time. The previous watch we had from them also used to ring randomly for no apparent reason.

On top of these technical problems, I returned the watch in good condition, but the company later charged me claiming that it was broken. To the best of my knowledge, there was no damage to the watch when I packaged and returned it.

Overall, I’m very unhappy with both the product quality and the way the return was handled. Based on my experience, I would be very cautious about buying from this company.
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Call sounds off

When I call my daughter it sounds like a bird chirping loud

Bark

I would like him to get no emails , only download stuff I approve, take pictures, call people I approve & be able to be alerted when he wanders away from me& to track him then

Bring back Satellite map view!!!

Please change the map view back to satellite! I really dislike the new map. It makes it much harder to precisely see where my child is, which is one of the main reasons I have the watch. I want him to have some independence in public spaces while still being able to see his exact location. The satellite view made that so much easier.

I also have a red notification indicator that will not go away even when there are no new notifications. The only way I can clear it is by deleting and reinstalling the app, which is really annoying.

Please bring back the satellite map view and fix the notification issue!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent disconnections and reconnections required

Bug

Inability to monitor certain popular apps like TikTok and Snapchat

Bug

Delayed alerts and notifications

Bug

Unexpected phone performance issues like slower speeds and battery drain

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Improve compatibility with iOS devices

Feature

Provide cloud-based backups instead of manual device backups

Feature

Add password protection to prevent app uninstallation

Feature

Improve sensitivity settings and notification management

Feature

FAQ

What does Bark parental controls do?

Bark provides tools to help parents manage their children's digital lives. It monitors online content across various platforms, manages screen time, and filters websites. The app aims to alert parents to potential issues without giving them full access to their child's device activity.

How does Bark monitor content?

Bark monitors your child’s texts, email, YouTube, and over 30 other apps and social media platforms. It looks for issues such as cyberbullying, adult content, sexual predators, profanity, suicidal ideation, and threats of violence. Parents receive alerts only when potentially problematic content is detected.

Is Bark free to use?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. This means you can download and use some features without cost, but advanced functionalities or premium services may require a purchase.

What devices is Bark compatible with?

Bark is designed to help families manage children's devices, including smartphones and potentially other internet-connected devices. The description mentions managing screen time through cell service and Wi-Fi, implying compatibility with devices that connect to these networks.

What are the main benefits of using Bark?

The primary benefits include increased peace of mind for parents, proactive identification of online risks like cyberbullying or inappropriate content, and the ability to foster healthy digital habits through screen time management and web filtering. It allows for important conversations about online safety and friendships.