Parental controls reimagined

Advanced content monitoring for all your kid’s devices

7.4 million

children covered by Bark
3.2 million

severe self-harm situations detected
5.2 million

severe bullying situations detected

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Monitor texts, social media, search, and more

Bark scans your child’s text messages, 30+ social media apps, web browsers, emails, and other online activity, keeping you informed and your child protected.

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AI-powered safety alerts in over 45 categories

Bark goes beyond device mirroring, using advanced AI to scan texts, social media, images, videos, and audio for threats like cyberbullying and pornography, ensuring unparalleled safety for your child.

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Personalized insights & expert recommendations

Receive personalized reports on your child’s online activity and expert guidance with every alert, better equipping you to handle those challenging moments.

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Bark can also help you…

⏳ Manage screen time

Create custom schedules for app use or pause the internet altogether to create healthy boundaries.

🚫 Block websites & apps

Decide which apps and websites your child can use and filter inappropriate content.

🧭 Track location

Worry less when your kid is out and about with our live GPS, location alerts, and check-ins.

Our products

Bark Watch

Monitor texts, track location, and manage contacts

NEW!

^$ 169 ^USD + $15/mo

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Features

Monitor texts

Get alerts for concerning content

Tamper-proof controls

Approve or deny contacts

Track location

No games, browsers, or social media
Bark Phone

Get the phone with custom controls and Bark's monitoring built-in

FREE phone with plan!

^$ 39 ^USD /mo

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Features

Monitor texts and apps

Get alerts for concerning content

Tamper-proof controls

Block apps & websites

Set screen time limits

Approve or deny contacts

Track location

Pause or disable the internet
Bark App

Add Bark’s monitoring and parental controls to your kid’s devices

Starts at

^$ 14 ^USD /mo

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Features

Monitor texts and apps

Get alerts for concerning content

Block apps & websites

Set screen time limits

Track location

Pause the internet

Explore all of Bark’s parental control tools

Say goodbye to texts from strangers

Help protect your kid from strangers by choosing who they can talk to.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Phone
Approve or deny app downloads

When your child tries to download an app, you'll get a request to approve or deny the app.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Phone
Allow or block access to App Store

Decide if your child is allowed to access the Google Play Store by simply toggling a button.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Phone
Encourage healthy boundaries

Whether it’s two hours a day of YouTube, 30 minutes of social media, or somewhere in between — you call the shots.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Phone
Limit distractions while they’re driving

Automatically pause the Bark Phone when it detects your child is in a moving vehicle.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Phone
Prevent texts from being deleted

Choose whether or not your child can delete text messages on their phone.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Phone
Add parental controls to smart devices

Limit screen time, block content, and pause the internet on smart devices like TVs and gaming consoles.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Home
Create custom schedules for app use

From school time to bedtime, decide what apps your kid can use and when.
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Protect your kid from inappropriate content

Our web filter lets you block categories of content as well as specific sites and apps.
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Worry less when your kid is out and about

Stay on top of your kid's location with our GPS-powered real-time map, location alerts, and check-ins.
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Get important insights about your child’s world

Bark saves you time and gives peace of mind by monitoring texts, social media and online content to alert you on potential dangers.
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Make morning wake-ups a little easier

Set one-time or recurring alarms to go off on your child’s Bark Phone.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Phone
- Bark Watch

Real-life Bark families. Real-life stories.

Lauren C.

January 10

Bark potentially saved my daughters life…if you are contemplating this…don’t! It alerted me to more than I ever would have known. I can’t even repay you for what you have given me

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11 comments
Lori E.

March 3

I really really have to recommend this service. We’ve used other programs in the past that were great at shutting down programs or setting time limitations… But they didn’t really help monitor. One of the things that I really appreciate is that it addresses the kids directly during set up letting them know that we don’t want to invade their privacy, just that we want to help keep them safe.

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3 comments
Heather W.

October 9

I have used the bark app (and now, the bark phone for my youngest) across both droid and apple devices to keep me updated on current lingo and issues that I need to address with my kids for over 5 years. Thank you for the education, extra set of eyes/ears, and your heart, Bark people!

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5 comments
Dorothea S.

February 12

Love! love! love! the bark phone!!!! I can’t say enough good things about Bark. This is everything i wanted in a phone for my daughter. You have no idea this moms frustration trying to find something easy and where my kid can’t disable the VPN that makes it work!!! every parent needs this for their kid…of any age!!!!!

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2 comments
Jena R.

January 10

Bark is the best decision my husband and I made. We have a 15 year old and although that may sound a bit old for monitoring, it is the best thing for us and our teen because it alerts us on potentially dangerous situations and it holds her accountable for how she conducts herself online. I can’t see why anyone would discourage this. Thanks Bark!

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4 comments
Kimberly S.

December 5

I have had this for about a month. It has absolutely produced excellent conversations and has built trust. My approach is not “gotcha” but “I love you and this helps me support you”. My children understand I trust them but I need to be alerted to some things. This has been a great fit for our family.

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12 comments
Lisa W.

June 10

I’ve tried most parental control apps for my now 10 year old and this is by far the best. The integration with my son’s apps and accounts means he can start to have access to the things some of his older friends are into but I can be notified of content that might be inappropriate or concerning.

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2 comments
Marianne H.

September 2

Thanks a ton. You have not only helped me protect my kids, but helped us have better and more open conversations. My kids live in a blended home, and this helps us be on the same page when we teach right and wrong and flat out dangerous

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6 comments
Maureen A.

July 27

I put bark on my children’s phone for my oldest son who is 15. Never thinking that my 11-year-old daughter would have alerts much to my surprise when I hooked up her phone I got 97 alerts for her phone. brought attention to things in never considered! Thank you so much.

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3 comments
Russell S.

December 10

I have been impressed with this app over and over again. Some of the things it was capturing from my son’s phone and alerting me to would have certainly gone undetected on a different service. Super impressed and happy with the service. Best out there hands down. We’ve used other services and I’m so glad we found Bark.

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4 comments
Sarah S.

August 8

I decided it was time I got more involved in what my daughter sees and reads. So within 3 minutes of downloading, Bark found an extremely inappropriate issue!!! Though it did not involve her, it did alert me to a picture she took a screen shot of. It was a message from a boy to a friend of hers. It made my stomach turn. Thank you!

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FAQs

How much does the Bark Watch cost?

The purchase price is $169 for the Bark Watch, plus $15/month for cell service and our parental controls.

How much does the Bark app cost?

We offer two plans — Bark Premium and Bark Jr — a single subscription covers every child and device in your family, with no limit on accounts, devices, or kids. Both plans come with a 7-day free trial:

Bark Premium ($14/month or $99/year)

Parent’s top choice for comprehensive coverage.
Monitor and receive alerts for your child’s social media, phones, tablets, and computers.
Manage screen time, block specific websites and apps, and track their location.

Bark Jr ($5/month or $49/year)

Gain control over screen time, block unwanted websites and apps, and filter inappropriate content.
Track your child's whereabouts with live GPS, location alerts, and check-in features.

How much does the Bark Phone cost?

The Bark Phone is free! No hefty deposit or long contract is required, and after 90 days, the phone is yours to keep. We’re confident your family will love the Bark Phone, but if you need to cancel your subscription, just return your non-damaged phone to us and you’re all set.

Our monthly subscription plans range from $39/month to $89/month.

Plans include the device, our built-in parental controls, unlimited talk & text, data (if you need it), and a Bark Premium subscription for the entire family.

Choose the plan that fits your family's needs.

Starter plan:

$39/month for unlimited talk, text, and no internet, app store, or games

Advanced plans:

$49/month for unlimited talk, text, and Wi-Fi only (no data)
$59/month for unlimited talk, text, and 4GB data
$69/month for unlimited talk, text, and 8GB data
$89/month for unlimited talk, text, and data¹

¹ After exceeding 35GB/month of data use, data speeds will be reduced for the remainder of the monthly billing cycle. After exceeding 50GB/month of data usage, data speeds may be reduced further and/or data connection may be turned off for the remainder of the monthly billing cycle.

How does content monitoring work?

Add one of your child's devices or social media accounts to be monitored. Then — thanks to our comprehensive AI, we'll start sending you alerts about potentially harmful activities on those devices and accounts.

You can also customize how sensitive you would like the alerts to be. Don't care about profanity but want all alerts about drugs? No problem.

What devices does Bark cover?

The Bark app is compatible with iPhones, iPads, Androids phones, Android tablets, laptops, computers, Chromebooks, and Amazon Fire tablets. Check out our full list of everything Bark can monitor on each device.

Does Bark have an iOS app?

Yes, click here to download our iOS app for parents. This app allows you to review alerts, add children, connect accounts, update notification settings, and more.

The Bark Kids app will need to be installed on your child's iOS device to block apps and sites.

The Bark Desktop App will need to be installed on a Windows or Mac computer to monitor the iOS device texts, photos, videos, WhatsApp, and Kik for issues. (Don't have a computer? You can use the Bark Home in place of a computer for iOS monitoring).

What can I do with Bark's parental controls for iOS?

Bark's parental controls for iOS devices give you the power to monitor your child’s online activities in a groundbreaking way.

Our content monitoring uses advanced AI to scan messages, posts, comments, replies, web searches, and so much more to find potential dangers. If something concerning is found, you’ll get a timely alert so you can check in and make sure everything is okay. Learn more about what Bark monitors on iOS devices here.

In addition to monitoring, Bark also lets you manage screen time, block websites & apps, and track location 24/7.

These key features of our iPhone parental monitoring app work together to build a powerful digital safety net to help you protect your child online and in real life.

Does Bark have an Android app?

Yes, click here to download our Android app. The app allows you to review alerts, add children, connect accounts, update your notification settings, and more.

The Bark for Kids app will need to be installed on your child's Android device to allow Bark to monitor content, manage screen time, and block websites on the device.

What can Bark's parental controls for Android devices do?

Bark's parental controls for Androids give you the power to monitor your child’s online activities in a groundbreaking way.

In addition to monitoring, Bark also lets you manage screen time, block websites & apps, and track location 24/7.

These key features work together to build a powerful digital safety net to help you protect your child online and in real life.

Is the Bark Phone available outside the U.S.?

Right now, the Bark Phone for kids is only available for families located in the U.S.

Tell us what country you'd like to bring the Bark Phone to next.

How is a Bark Phone different from a phone with the Bark app?

Because Bark’s software is built directly into the phone, it automatically monitors texts, emails, social media, and apps. Bark also can't be deleted from the Bark Phone, which helps ensure the settings you put into this cell phone for kids will stay.

The Bark Phone also offers exclusive features that the app doesn’t, including:

Contact approvals
App install approvals
Remote alarms
Daily screen time limits
Completely tamper-proof settings

Is the Bark app available outside the U.S.?

The Bark app is currently available in the United States, South Africa, Guam, and Australia. We’re continually working to bring Bark to more families around the world.

What languages do you support?

Our algorithms are currently trained in English, Spanish, and Afrikaans, and we’re looking to add more languages in the near future.

Is my child's data secure?

Absolutely. At Bark, security is paramount. Our website uses SSL encryption and all analyzed data is stored within an encrypted database. You can rest easy knowing your children's data is secure.

Choose the product that’s right for you:

Bark Watch

A safer smart watch built just for kids

$169 + $15/mo
Bark Phone

Kid-safe phone with parental controls built in

Starts at $39/mo
Bark App

Add parental controls to your child’s devices

Starts at $14/mo

Parental controls reimagined

7.4 million

3.2 million

5.2 million

Featured On:

Monitor texts, social media, search, and more

AI-powered safety alerts in over 45 categories

Personalized insights & expert recommendations

Bark can also help you…

⏳ Manage screen time

🚫 Block websites & apps

🧭 Track location

Our products

Bark Watch

Bark Phone

Bark App

Explore all of Bark’s parental control tools

Say goodbye to texts from strangers

Approve or deny app downloads

Allow or block access to App Store

Encourage healthy boundaries

Limit distractions while they’re driving

Prevent texts from being deleted

Add parental controls to smart devices

Create custom schedules for app use

Protect your kid from inappropriate content

Worry less when your kid is out and about

Get important insights about your child’s world

Make morning wake-ups a little easier