# My Gresham vs Bark

The clearest difference is rating: Bark at 4.3 against My Gresham's 2.2. Bark also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (36K vs 5). My Gresham's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bark sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. My Gresham asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bark holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bark has 36K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of My Gresham's written reviews are positive against 13% of Bark's.

My Gresham ships an update every 3 months, Bark every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Gresham | Bark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gresham/id952320187/reviews) | **[4.3 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-parental-controls/id1477619146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **12.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 37 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [City of Gresham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370996395) | [Bark Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164495252) |

## What reviewers say

### My Gresham

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gresham/id952320187)

Report city issues like potholes or graffiti and track their resolution. Stay informed with city news and emergency alerts. Your requests are quickly routed to the correct department for efficient service.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Track request status, Receive city news, Emergency notifications, Direct routing to departments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bark

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

**Currently charting:** #74 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 My Gresham free?

My Gresham is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Gresham or Bark?

Bark is rated higher. My Gresham averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bark averages 4.3 from 36K ratings.

### Do My Gresham or Bark have ads?

My Gresham shows ads; Bark does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Gresham or Bark?

My Gresham ships an update every 3 months, and Bark every 2 months. Most recently, My Gresham was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bark on November 1, 2026.

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