Bark
Bark · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · founded 2022
What it is
Bark is a paid parental-control service for Android and iOS, with content filtering, screen-time schedules, app blocking, activity reports, and location tracking. Bark Premium alerts parents to concerns such as bullying, self-harm, and online predators, and a free-trial option is listed for Premium. Bark Jr lets parents set screen-time schedules and block internet access for apps and sites; its plan covers unlimited children and devices. Bark Home filters web access and manages screen time for devices connected to home Wi-Fi, including devices beyond iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Bark Phone has parental controls built in. Bark also lists phone, watch, and wireless offerings. Family Wireless plans require no contract, but speeds are reduced after 35GB and may reduce further or stop after 50GB; hotspot generation is unsupported. The Bark Jr plan is $5 a month, plus tax, and Bark Premium is $14 a month, plus tax. Support is available daily from 8am to 12am Eastern Time.
For and against
For
- Includes content filtering, schedules, app blocking, reports, and location tracking.
- Premium alerts include bullying, self-harm, and online predators.
- Bark Jr covers unlimited children and devices.
- Bark Home works beyond iOS, Android, and Chromebook.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- Family Wireless speeds are reduced after 35GB.
- Wireless plans do not support hotspots.
The verdict
Bark offers parental controls across apps, home Wi-Fi, and dedicated devices, with plans and features that vary by offering. Check the specific plan details, including wireless data limits and the separate prices for Bark Jr and Bark Premium.
Who it suits
Bark suits parents seeking tools for filtering content, managing screen time, blocking apps, and receiving alerts about online concerns. Bark Home extends web filtering and screen-time management to devices on home Wi-Fi.
Plans and prices
Bark Jr
unlimited children · unlimited devices
Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Premium
unlimited children · unlimited devices
Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Sync Monthly Lease
Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Home Monthly Lease
Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Watch Device
Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Phone Finance
Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Family Wireless 4GB
Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Watch Wireless
Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Family Wireless 8GB
Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
On the record
- Activity reports
- Yessupport.bark.us · read 20 Sep 2026
- App blocking
- Yessupport.bark.us · read 20 Sep 2026
- App-Site Blocking
- Bark Jr can block the internet of apps and sites.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Content filtering
- Yessupport.bark.us · read 20 Sep 2026
- Free Trial
- The page provides a free-trial option for Bark Premium.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Home Filtering
- Bark Home filters the web and manages screen time on devices connected to home Wi-Fi.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Home Platform Scope
- Bark Home works beyond iOS, Android, and Chromebook devices.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Hotspot Support
- Wireless plans do not support generating hotspots.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Location Tracking
- Bark Jr includes location tracking features.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Built-In Controls
- Bark Phone includes parental controls built in.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Phone Shipping
- Bark Phone includes free shipping.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Premium Alerts
- Bark Premium alerts go beyond keywords to identify concerns such as bullying, self-harm, and online predators.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Screen-Time Management
- Bark Jr lets parents manage screen-time schedules.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Screen-time schedules
- Yessupport.bark.us · read 20 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 5support.bark.us · read 20 Sep 2026
- Unlimited Support
- Bark Jr includes unlimited support.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Support Hours
- Support is available daily from 8am to 12am Eastern Time.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
- Unlimited Coverage
- Bark Jr covers unlimited children and unlimited devices.support.bark.us · read 27 Sep 2026
