# Bark - Parental Controls

> Help protect your kids online

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1477619146](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1477619146)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1477619146`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bark Technologies, Inc.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (35,465 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-03
- **First published:** 2019-09-25
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bark-parental-controls/id1477619146)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bark.us/privacy](https://www.bark.us/privacy)

## Description

Bark provides families with the tools they need to raise kids in the digital age. The service combines content monitoring, screen-time management, and web filtering to help you keep your child safe online while preserving privacy and trust.

Bark monitors texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and social platforms for issues like cyberbullying, adult content, sexual predators, profanity, suicidal ideation, threats of violence, and more. Parents receive alerts only when something potentially problematic is detected, so you stay informed without constant access to everything on your child’s device. Bark also offers a seven-day free trial and support from Family Online Safety Specialists to help answer questions and provide guidance.

## Rankings

- #8,615 — Overall
- #6 — parental control
- #38 — screen time

## Review summary

Many reviews praise Bark's parental controls and alerting but report major issues on Apple devices: limited monitoring, painful setup, unreliable location data, privacy concerns, and weak support. A few users still value the Bark Watch/Phone and Moments feature as a way to stay connected with their kids.

### Pros

- Gives parents strong control with Bark Watch/Phone and customizable monitoring settings.
- Alerts and content safety signals help parents stay informed.
- For some families, the Bark watch/phone enables controlled independence and meaningful parent–child conversations.
- Some users find the setup easy and the basic features straightforward (especially for younger kids).

### Cons

- On Apple/iOS, monitoring is severely limited (mostly texts/calls) and not the full coverage advertised.
- Setup and initial scans are cumbersome, multi-device, and time-consuming.
- Location tracking is frequently inaccurate and unreliable.
- Privacy concerns and potential data/privacy risk with VPN/tunnel usage.
- Support and cancel/refund processes are often slow or unhelpful.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1477619146)