# Bark vs XKBOX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bark at 98% against XKBOX's 0%. Bark also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.3) and ads (none vs shown). XKBOX's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per year and XKBOX sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bark holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bark has 105 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Bark's written reviews are positive against 0% of XKBOX's.

Bark ships an update every 3 weeks, XKBOX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bark | XKBOX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-custom-notifications/id1403753865/reviews)** | [1.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkbox-camera-assistant/id6474595477/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丰 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090589311) | [Hangzhou Kedang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340790153) |

## What reviewers say

### Bark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-custom-notifications/id1403753865)

Send custom push notifications to your iPhone via an HTTP API. Supports advanced features like custom icons, grouping, and critical alerts. Offers privacy-protected, end-to-end encrypted pushes with self-deployable server options.

**Highlights:** HTTP API for push notifications, Custom icons and grouping, Continuous and critical alerts, End-to-end push encryption, Self-deployable server options, Privacy-protected notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous support | $2.69 | per year |
| One-time donation | $2.69 | one-time |


### XKBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkbox-camera-assistant/id6474595477)

Manage your smart devices and monitor their data usage with this platform. It offers seamless interaction between your phone and various smart hardware, ensuring smooth inter-device communication and providing efficient after-sales support for a smarter lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Seamless interactive management, Monitor device status, Connect smart home devices, Connect smart wearables, Efficient after-sales service, Customer service access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300积分套餐 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1450积分套餐 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2900积分套餐 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5800积分套餐 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 14500积分套餐 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bark free?

Bark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XKBOX free?

XKBOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bark or XKBOX?

Bark is rated higher. Bark averages 4.9 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while XKBOX averages 1.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do Bark or XKBOX have ads?

XKBOX shows ads; Bark does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bark or XKBOX?

Bark ships an update every 3 weeks, and XKBOX fortnightly. Most recently, Bark was updated on September 21, 2026 and XKBOX on July 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*