# Barkio: Dog Monitor & Pet Cam

> Puppy Sitting Safety Camera

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1362484782](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1362484782)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1362484782`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TappyTaps s.r.o.
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,762 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2019-11-01
- **Size:** 108 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/barkio-dog-monitor-pet-cam/id1362484782)
- **Website:** [https://barkio.com/](https://barkio.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/41537995/full-legal](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/41537995/full-legal)

## Description

Turn two iPhones/iPads into a smart dog monitor with Barkio: watch live HD video, hear your dog, and talk remotely. Upcycle old devices into a pet cam with two-way video, motion detection, and a night light to keep your pup in view.

Stay connected across platforms, receive real-time notifications, and log your dog’s activity. Use prerecorded commands to calm your pet, track signs of separation anxiety, and share access with family—premium features available with a free trial.

## Rankings

- #42,611 — Overall
- #55 — monitor
- #56 — dogs

## Review summary

Overall, Barkio is valued for giving owners a real-time view of pets, two-way talk, and alerts, with many reviewers praising the ability to monitor from Macs, iPads, or TVs and to feel more at ease while away. The most mentioned drawbacks are unreliable video streaming and occasional disconnects, along with pricing concerns (premium tiers for video, billing issues, and churn). Night vision is sometimes criticized, and some users report features or alerts stopping after hours. Despite reliability hiccups, many users repeatedly highlight the app’s core convenience and peace of mind.

### Pros

- Real-time video with two-way audio across multiple devices (watch and talk to pets remotely).
- Bark/motion alerts to notify you when pets are active.
- Great peace of mind when you're away; easy check-ins and communication with pets.
- Cross-device support and multi-angle monitoring (Mac, iPad, TV, etc).

### Cons

- Frequent video streaming failures and intermittent connectivity (video cannot display, server/connectivity errors).
- Pricing model concerns: premium is required for video, price increases, and billing/refund hassles.
- Night vision quality is poor; hard to see in low light.
- After-hours reliability issues: camera stops working and alerts drop off.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1362484782)