# Alimentor 2 vs Bark

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alimentor 2 at 93% against Bark's 13%. Alimentor 2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Bark's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and ratings volume (36K vs 1.3K). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bark is free to download; Alimentor 2 costs $6.99 up front. Bark sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Alimentor 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alimentor 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bark has 36K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Alimentor 2's written reviews are positive against 13% of Bark's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alimentor 2 | Bark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alimentor-2-custody-tracker/id1428802675/reviews)** | [4.3 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-parental-controls/id1477619146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #68 |
| Size | 20 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tomasz Domanski](https://appshunter.io/developer/595230035) | [Bark Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164495252) |

## What reviewers say

### Alimentor 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alimentor-2-custody-tracker/id1428802675)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Productivity, #113 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app helps parents manage custody schedules, track expenses, and document important events. It provides organized records and court-ready reports to support co-parenting, even in difficult situations. Features include visitation logging, expense tracking with receipt scanning, and a detailed parenting journal.

**Highlights:** Custody calendar and visitation logging, Expense and child support tracking, Receipt scanning and expense summaries, Parenting journal with event documentation, Court-ready PDF reports, Actual vs. planned time tracking, Secure iCloud data storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for organizing and documenting custody details
- 💡 Detailed reporting and analytics features
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 👍 Customizable schedules and calendar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some issues with time tracking accuracy
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Need for better integration with other devices/platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Time entries sometimes change unexpectedly
- Calendar sometimes displays incorrect schedules
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to attach/sync emails and text messages
- Improve calendar functionality and repeat scheduling
- Implement facial recognition or app locking for security
- Allow for co-parent collaboration and shared access


### Bark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-parental-controls/id1477619146)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bark Jr Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Bark Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Bark Jr Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Bark Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Solid recommendation
- 🔒 Helps keep watch over family
- 🔒 Necessary for child safety
- 🚀 Disturbingly good app so far
- 🚀 Unique helpful tracker

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very hard to navigate
- 🐛 Can't install
- 🐛 Annoying features
- 🐛 Useless, don't waste money
- 🐛 Confusion during setup

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections and reconnections required
- Inability to monitor certain popular apps like TikTok and Snapchat
- Delayed alerts and notifications
- Unexpected phone performance issues like slower speeds and battery drain

**Requested features**

- Improve compatibility with iOS devices
- Provide cloud-based backups instead of manual device backups
- Add password protection to prevent app uninstallation
- Improve sensitivity settings and notification management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alimentor 2 free?

Alimentor 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alimentor 2 or Bark?

Alimentor 2 is rated higher. Alimentor 2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Bark averages 4.3 from 36K ratings.

### Do Alimentor 2 or Bark have ads?

Neither Alimentor 2 nor Bark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alimentor 2 or Bark?

Alimentor 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Bark every 2 months. Most recently, Alimentor 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bark on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Alimentor 2 or Bark?

Alimentor 2 currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Bark at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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