Bark - Parental Controls

Bark - Parental Controls

Help protect your kids online

35K ratings
528 reviews
#56 in top-grossing Productivity
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 25, 2019
  • July 3, 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

6.4.1

July 3, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements.

Subscription plans

Bark Monthly

Unlimited children and devices

$14.991 Month
7 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 56-2

Productivity

This app dropped -2 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Top Free

📉 151-9

Productivity

This app dropped -9 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

Bark has so many problems.

There are two issue with bark and that is that you can’t do anything, play any music (not just for kids by the way), can’t even scan QR code codes, and you can’t even see images at a point, I would give this zero star review if I could but I can’t. Second and final thing, you can’t even do Google maps can’t even see where your I got lost on the middle of a ride home from Florida from Disney World because wouldn’t let me use my Maps. In conclusion don’t use bark.
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Heck no

Ts dumb asf

Example of awful software quality

I have never written a review in the App Store before. But all of this company's products are simply terrible. To start, none of their software tells you anything. You have to go to their website for that. But good luck finding any documentation, or even what is going on with your monitored devices - the website is terrible to navigate. And when a device doesn't connect or scan, you never know why. They do have a decent chat support system that will (eventually) connect you to a human. But the whole experience is terrible. Oh - and their Mac software will not be supported on the next version of Mac OS, v28.
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Can’t Edit Contacts

I am trying to edit my child’s Bark Watch contacts from the Parental Control app on my iPhone, and the option to do so has completely vanished.

Bad setup

They have one job. Make it easy to give my kids a watch. Their very basic instructions don’t match anything in their app. Waste of time

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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

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.