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What it is
Bark is a paid parental-control service for Android and iOS, with plans starting at $5/mo and a 7-day trial. Its listed tools include content filtering, screen-time schedules, app blocking, activity reports, and location tracking. Bark Premium sends alerts about concerns such as bullying, self-harm, and online predators. Bark Jr lets parents schedule screen time and block internet access for apps and sites; its listed plan covers unlimited children and devices. Other offerings extend beyond the app: Bark Home filters the web and manages screen time for devices connected to home Wi-Fi, including platforms beyond iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Bark Phone has parental controls built in. Bark also offers phone, watch, and wireless plans. Family Wireless options have data limits: speeds are reduced after 35GB and may reduce further or stop after 50GB. Wireless plans do not support hotspots. Support is available daily from 8am to 12am Eastern Time. Bark is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Spec sheet
- Free plan
- NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Paid from
- 5Read 20 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Headquarters
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · bark.us
- Activity reports
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- App blocking
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- App-Site Blocking
- Bark Jr can block the internet of apps and sites.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Built-In Controls
- Bark Phone includes parental controls built in.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Content filtering
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Free Trial
- The page provides a free-trial option for Bark Premium.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Home Filtering
- Bark Home filters the web and manages screen time on devices connected to home Wi-Fi.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Home Platform Scope
- Bark Home works beyond iOS, Android, and Chromebook devices.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Hotspot Support
- Wireless plans do not support generating hotspots.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Location Tracking
- Bark Jr includes location tracking features.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Phone Shipping
- Bark Phone includes free shipping.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Premium Alerts
- Bark Premium alerts go beyond keywords to identify concerns such as bullying, self-harm, and online predators.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Screen-Time Management
- Bark Jr lets parents manage screen-time schedules.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Screen-time schedules
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Support Hours
- Support is available daily from 8am to 12am Eastern Time.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Unlimited Coverage
- Bark Jr covers unlimited children and unlimited devices.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Unlimited Support
- Bark Jr includes unlimited support.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Wireless Contract
- Family Wireless requires no contract and plans can be changed or canceled in account settings.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
- Wireless Data Limits
- After 35GB, speeds are reduced; after 50GB, speeds may reduce further or stop.Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Plans and prices
Bark Jr $5 a month billed monthly unlimited children · unlimited devices Plus tax Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Premium $14 a month billed monthly unlimited children · unlimited devices Plus tax Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Home Monthly Lease $6 a month billed monthly Lease Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Sync Monthly Lease $6 a month billed monthly Lease Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Phone Finance $10 a month 10/month for 24 months 0% interest Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Watch Device $10 a month 10/month for 24 months Device cost only; wireless plan separate Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Watch Wireless $15 a month billed monthly Talk, text, data, parental controls, and Bark Premium Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Family Wireless 4GB $15 a month billed monthly Plus tax; unlimited talk and text; 4GB data Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Family Wireless 8GB $20 a month billed monthly Plus tax; unlimited talk and text; 8GB data Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Bark Phone Pro Finance $25 a month 25/month for 24 months 0% interest Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Family Wireless Unlimited $25 a month billed monthly Plus tax; unlimited talk and text; unlimited data Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Starter Plan $29 a month billed monthly Plus tax; no internet, app store, games, or voicemail Read 27 Sep 2026 · support.bark.us
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Premium alerts cover bullying, self-harm, and online predators.
- Bark Jr covers unlimited children and devices.
- Bark Home manages devices on home Wi-Fi.
- Support is available daily from 8am to 12am Eastern Time.
Limits
- No free plan is listed.
- Prices for some plans are plus tax.
- Wireless plans do not support hotspot generation.
- Wireless speeds are reduced after 35GB.
Who it suits
Bark may suit parents seeking screen-time controls, app and site blocking, activity reports, or alerts about online concerns. Its Home, Phone, watch, and wireless offerings may also interest families looking for controls beyond the core app.
Verdict
Bark combines parental controls with separate home, device, and wireless offerings. Check each plan's price and limits, especially wireless data thresholds and hotspot availability.
Where Specifiction places it
- Internet Filtering Software#10 of 658.5
- Parental control apps#18 of 1078.5
