Bark - Parental Controls

Bark - Parental Controls

Help protect your kids online

345 ratings
502 reviews
With Ads#53 in top-grossing Productivity
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 25, 2019
  • July 3, 2026
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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'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

📉 53-1

Productivity

This app dropped -1 position in Productivity chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

Top Free

📉 158-2

Productivity

This app dropped -2 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Absolute piece of trash

If you’re using iOS, don’t buy this program it is $150 of wasted trash

It barely connects, and when it does, it likely loses itself often

You still had a four adult conversation with another person and not one of those words came up not even one time.

Needs mass delete buttons

The controls are very sensitive, even if I adjust the controls. Sometimes I receive multiple alerts bc of 1 text thread. There needs to be a better way to MASS delete old notifications and mute a conversation for the day (not permanently)
I see the benefits, but most days it’s more effort to deal with the app than it’s worth.
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Not user friendly

This is difficult to use and if you need help with your account or anything else, it is impossible to talk to a human.

Not great experience

I had bark for a year and once the whole passcode thing started with apple I left bc it was impossible to work around. Recently ordered bark sync and spent hours trying to figure out why it wouldn’t connect and along with support they couldn’t tell me. So I went back to using the computer. Set both phones up identical yet one phone is not allowing apps to work properly. I’m done with a service that causes more headache then reassurance. I will go back to screen time and manually checking phones.
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Currently having problem. Overall it's great.

Lately I have to delete the app and redownload it in order to open it. I have an iphone17 with IOS 26.5.1

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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.