About Bark
Bark — Bark is a parental control service designed to help protect children online and in real life. It offers monitoring, screen time controls, website and app blocking, and location sharing. Bark provides various products, including the Bark Phone, Bark Premium, Bark Jr, and Bark Home, each tailored to different needs and devices. The service uses AI-powered safety alerts to scan texts, social media, images, videos, and audio for threats like cyberbullying and pornography. Bark also offers personalized insights and expert recommendations to help parents handle challenging moments.
Top use cases
- Monitoring a child's online activity to detect cyberbullying or inappropriate content
- Setting screen time limits to encourage healthy boundaries
- Blocking specific websites and apps to protect children from harmful content
- Tracking a child's location for safety and peace of mind
Built for
Key features
- Content monitoring for texts, social media, and online activity
- Screen time management with custom schedules
- Website and app blocking
- Location sharing with GPS tracking
- AI-powered safety alerts for cyberbullying, pornography, and other threats
Pros & cons
Pros
- Comprehensive monitoring of various online activities
- AI-powered alerts for potential dangers
- Customizable screen time schedules
- Location tracking for added safety
- Tamper-proof controls on the Bark Phone
Cons
- Subscription required for full access
- Some features are exclusive to specific products (e.g., Bark Phone)
- May raise privacy concerns with older children
Pricing
Bark Phone Starter Plan
$29/ month
Unlimited talk, text, and no internet, app store, or games
Bark Phone Advanced Plan (Wi-Fi only)
$49/ month
Unlimited talk, text, and Wi-Fi only (no data)
Bark Phone Advanced Plan (4GB Data)
$59/ month
Unlimited talk, text, and 4GB data
Bark Phone Advanced Plan (8GB Data)
$69/ month
Unlimited talk, text, and 8GB data
Bark Phone Advanced Plan (Unlimited Data)
$89/ month
Unlimited talk, text, and data (speeds may be reduced after 35GB/50GB)
Bark Premium
$14/ month
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
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.
Bark Watch
$15/ month
Monitor texts, track location, and manage contacts on the best kids’ smart watch.
Bark Home
$6/ mo
From TVs to gaming consoles, Bark Home lets you manage internet-connected devices.
Company information
- Bark Company Bark Company name
- Bark . More about Bark, Please visit the about us page(https://www.bark.us/about/) .
- Bark Login Bark Login Link
- https://www.bark.us/login
- Bark Sign up Bark Sign up Link
- https://www.bark.us/learn/get-started/
- Bark Pricing Bark Pricing Link
- https://www.bark.us/pricing/
- Bark Facebook Bark Facebook Link
- https://www.facebook.com/barktechnologies
- Bark Youtube Bark Youtube Link
- https://www.youtube.com/barktechnologies
- Bark Twitter Bark Twitter Link
- https://twitter.com/barktechco
- Bark Instagram Bark Instagram Link
- https://www.instagram.com/barktechnologies/
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bark app cost?
Bark offers two plans — Bark Premium ($14/month or $99/year) and Bark Jr ($5/month or $49/year). A single subscription covers every child and device in your family.
How much does the Bark Phone cost?
The Bark Phone is free (after 90 days). Monthly subscription plans range from $29/month to $89/month, including the device, parental controls, unlimited talk & text, data (if needed), and a Bark Premium subscription.
How is a Bark Phone different from a phone with the Bark app?
Bark’s software is built directly into the Bark Phone, automatically monitoring texts, emails, social media, and apps. It also can’t be deleted. The Bark Phone offers exclusive features like contact approvals, app install approvals, remote alarms, daily screen time limits, and tamper-proof settings.
What devices does Bark cover?
The Bark app is compatible with iPhones, iPads, Androids phones, Android tablets, laptops, computers, Chromebooks, and Amazon Fire tablets.
Is the Bark app available outside the U.S.?
The Bark app is currently available in the United States, South Africa, Guam, and Australia.
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