Bark vs BrowseControl
Bark
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| Figure | Bark | BrowseControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.08/mo | $0.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 20 | 1 |
| Spec score · Internet Filtering Software | 8.5 (#10) | 8.4 (#13) |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Toronto, Canada |
Plans
Bark
- Bark Jr$5 a month
- Bark Premium$14 a month
- Bark Home Monthly Lease$6 a month
- Bark Sync Monthly Lease$6 a month
- Bark Phone Finance$10 a month
- Bark Watch Device$10 a month
- Bark Watch Wireless$15 a month
- Family Wireless 4GB$15 a month
- Family Wireless 8GB$20 a month
- Bark Phone Pro Finance$25 a month
In their own words
Bark
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.
BrowseControl
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