Bark vs COLM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Bark
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BarkWise is your intelligent companion for managing dog barking and monitoring your home, anytime and anywhere. Whether youβre working, out of the house, or just need peace of mind, BarkWise helps calm your dog using smart bark detection, live viewing, and automatic responses. All you need is an extra phone at homeβno special device required. Key Features: Real-Time Bark Detection β Get instant alerts when your dog barks. Live Camera & Audio Monitoring β See and hear whatβs happening at home in real time. Soothing Responses β Play your voice or calming sounds automatically. Smart AI Sound Recognition β Filters barking from other noises for accuracy. Recording & History β Review bark events and track progress over time. Remote Access β Monitor activity and control everything from your personal phone. Privacy First β Your recordings stay private and under your control. 1-Week Free Trial β Experience BarkWise before subscribing. BarkWise helps your pup feel safe, calm, and connectedβreducing anxiety while giving you peace of mind wherever you are. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://barkwise.org/privacy
COLM
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The official app of the Conference on Language Modeling
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: COLM at none against Bark's 6. COLM also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bark's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bark sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. COLM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bark ships an update every 3 days, COLM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bark | COLM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WiseLabs OOD | Anthony Manzo |
In-app purchases
Bark
- BarkWise Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- BarkWise Premium β Monthly$4.991 Month
- BarkWise 6 Months7 Days trial$24.996 Months
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- BarkWise Premium β 6 Months$24.996 Months
- BarkWise 12 Months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- BarkWise Premium β Yearly$39.991 Year
COLM
No in-app purchases









