# Bark: Pros at your fingertips

> From House Cleaners to Dog Walkers to Caterers, find &amp; compare pros on the go!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bark.buyerapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bark.buyerapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bark.buyerapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Bark.com
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 79,413
- **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (199 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.26
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-12
- **First published:** 2023-11-20
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-07-28
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bark.buyerapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.bark.com](https://www.bark.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bark.com/privacy](https://www.bark.com/privacy)

## Description

Bark is a convenient Chrome extension that connects you with top local professionals across a wide range of services such as house cleaning, gardening, painting, dog walking, and more. Simply place a request and receive quotes from up to five vetted professionals, allowing you to compare profiles, reviews, and photos to choose the best fit. Designed for busy users, Bark streamlines the search for trusted service providers by delivering speed and ease through its intuitive interface.

Whether you need a handyman, personal trainer, or caterer, Bark handles the hard work by letting professionals come to you. Its extensive service categories and user-friendly booking process make it the ideal all-in-one tool to find reliable pros anytime, anywhere. Download Bark today to enjoy effortless access to home, personal, and event services at your fingertips.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.bark.buyerapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.bark.buyerapp.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's easy access to various service professionals and its smooth interface. However, there are major concerns about unreliable or scam service providers, ineffective communication of quotes, poor customer support, and issues with app usability such as sign-in problems and inability to update requests. Privacy concerns also arise due to contact information handling. Overall, while promising in concept, many users experienced frustration and caution using the platform.

### Pros

- Provides access to various professionals for home maintenance and services
- User-friendly app interface with no ads and fast performance
- Facilitates finding and hiring service providers quickly

### Cons

- Many users report being scammed or encountering unreliable professionals through the app
- The app's quote and messaging system is confusing, with misleading emails about quotes
- Poor customer support and difficulty updating or managing requests within the app
- Issues with phone number verification and sign-in problems
- User data privacy concerns due to sharing contact info without full consent

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bark.buyerapp)
