Reviews of Bark for Professionals

By: Bark.com

List of user reviews and ratings for Bark for Professionals

Total ratings

3.18 (Rating count: 5,797)

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Review summary

User reviews show a polarized experience. Many professionals report Bark provides expensive, unreliable leads that are often fake, unresponsive, or already booked. Credits are costly and refunds are hard to obtain. Some users experience spammy notifications and a poor UX with limited features. A minority still finds value, noting it can work for certain niches. Overall, the platform's perceived value is highly contingent on the market and the quality of leads.

Pros

Some users find Bark a useful source of client leads and work.
A few reviewers describe the app as 'great' and reliable for obtaining gigs.
For certain niches, it can be a viable main source of clients.

Cons

Leads/credits are very expensive with little guaranteed value.
Many leads are fake or unresponsive; clients do not reply.
Refunds and credits are difficult or impossible to reclaim.
The app has limited functionality and usability issues (e.g., cannot edit requests, occasional freezes).
Excessive unsolicited contact and outreach from Bark and leads (spam).

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.00

All time rating average: 3.18

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21% (86)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-09	Jo*****	Probably the worst leads app I have ever used, it is full of fake leads and time wasters.€500 spend and not one hire a complete waste of time. if you are thinking of using this app then DONT !! save your money and use it on Facebook ads or similar. Bark is a SCAM !!
Probably the worst leads app I have ever used, it is full of fake leads and time wasters.€500 spend and not one hire a complete waste of time. if you are thinking of using this app then DONT !! save your money and use it on Facebook ads or similar. Bark is a SCAM !!
2026-06-03	An*****	Some of the clients here are looking for cheap Labour and they seem to forget that we spend money to get leads, and after you give them your call out fee(below standard) and a fair Labour fee they then ignore you which ends up being a loose to me, I spent R919 but did not find a single job
Some of the clients here are looking for cheap Labour and they seem to forget that we spend money to get leads, and after you give them your call out fee(below standard) and a fair Labour fee they then ignore you which ends up being a loose to me, I spent R919 but did not find a single job
2026-06-03	Tu*****	not user friendly
not user friendly