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Bark - Parental Controls | unitQ Score
The unitQ score is the fraction of public feedback data (iOS & Android) that mentions quality issues.
100 = No Issues. 50 = Some Issues. 0 = All Issues
100 = No Issues. 50 = Some Issues. 0 = All Issues
11 Points Past 30 Days
Category: Productivity
30-Day Trend
Android unitQ Score
Android User Feedback
58%
Android
37 Reports
37 Reports
iOS unitQ Score
iOS User Feedback
42%
iOS
27 Reports
27 Reports
User Feedback
42%
iOS
27 Reports
27 Reports
58%
Android
37 Reports
37 Reports
Bark - Parental Controls - Latest Quality Issues
Android
Jan 8, 2025
I've been really disappointed in the Bark app despite high expectations. The parent and child app takes a long time to sync, and often doesn't sync correctly (e.g. I put the phone into school or sleep mode but child can still text). Child cant see number of minutes remaining. I was really excited for this app but now I'm not sure if we will keep it due to all of the glitches and frustrations.
Android
Jan 8, 2025
it sometimes turns off it's own settings and locks you out of your apps or just closes the tab your on full of bugs and needs to fix them
Android
Jan 8, 2025
Simple, I am very tech-savvy and this just does not work.
iOS
Jan 9, 2025
unbelievable
This app is just unbelievable. The Bark app is an absolute nightmare for children's privacy. Not only does it claim to monitor your child's every move, but it goes far beyond what any responsible parent should allow. Imagine an app that invades every conversation, message, and app usage – all under the guise of "protecting" your child. Instead, it's a glaring violation of their personal space and autonomy. The idea of safeguarding children is understandable, but the Bark app takes it to a disturbingly invasive level. It scans private messages, even those that may be entirely harmless, and reports back to parents with alarming frequency. It doesn't just alert on real threats, but it spies on every interaction, making children feel like they're constantly under surveillance. That sense of trust? Gone. The sense of safety? Gone. The app might as well be called a "privacy eraser." Bark is not the answer; it's a privacy nightmare.
Android
Jan 9, 2025
Half the time I don't get alerts and have to manually check the app. Frustrating when you have a sneaky child who's always trying ways to bypass security.
Android
Jan 11, 2025
Cant see live what they're using on their tablet... Down to 1 star...
Android
Jan 11, 2025
Avoid this company at all costs! They stole money out of my bank account. This phone was a disaster and did not work as it should, so I sent it back in perfect condition. After I closed my account, they made unauthorized charges of $199 from my debit card, despite there being no contract and "no commitment." They claimed there was damage to the phone when there was none. Look around online, and you will see the same story from several people. Bark js a scam. Also, they blocked me on socials.
Android
Jan 12, 2025
A scam if your kid has an iPhone. You have to keep a laptop open and running at all times to stay connected. Not practical and they don't tell you that upfront. iPhone to iPhone and Android to Android systems in place today, that you get for free, are superior to the product you get here. Bark home installation was impossible. And now that I want to cancel, I can't cancel until next year? So I've now prepaid for a year for a crummy product that I've given up using. Stay away!
Android
Jan 14, 2025
Terrible at monitoring Apple devices. Only works if you physically connect the Apple device to a home PC. Worked well with an old Android device but once my daughter upgraded to a new ipad the app became completely useless. Bark is unwilling to refund the remainder of the years membership so a complete waste of money. Very disappointing.
Bark - Parental Controls - Product Description
Bark provides families with all the tools they need to raise kids in the digital age. Our comprehensive service lets you monitor content, manage screen time, and filter websites so you can get peace of mind while your child is online. CONTENT MONITORING Bark monitors your child’s texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and social media 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 occurs online. You won’t have full access to everything on your child’s phone — just the things you might need to know about. SCREEN TIME MANAGEMENT Families can set healthy time limits and create schedules for when their children’s devices can connect to the internet (through both cell service and Wi-Fi). WEB FILTERING Our web filter lets you select which websites your child can access on their devices. You can allow or block specific sites — or even whole categories like streaming services, online gaming, sexual content, and more. BARK TESTIMONIALS • "My wife and I LOVE Bark. We've had some tough but productive conversations with our 13-year-old son. It's proving to be extremely valuable." — Josh L. • “It’s just another set of protections we as parents give our kids for the digital environment (or as my 10-year-old calls it, a “cell phone seat belt”). My oldest is a 9th grader, and while I trust her, I’ve come to realize through the alerts that some of her friends aren’t truly her friends. It’s led to some amazing conversations about choosing friends wisely and recognizing toxic people. While she wasn’t for Bark at first, she’s since said she’s grateful that I saw those messages because it reaffirmed what she was feeling but didn’t know how to verbalize without sounding sensitive.” — Bark Parent • "Bark notified me that my young daughter had unknowingly revealed her phone number to strangers on Twitter. The fact that Bark notified me was impressive and led to an informative discussion with her the same day." — Jon B. • “Since Bark alerted us to the suicidal language used in the Google doc that was being used in a chat document with a friend, we have seen both a pediatrician and a licensed counselor. We are hopeful for a positive outcome. Thanks to Bark for letting us peek into our child’s mind!” — Bark Parent • “This app is a lifesaver! It has allowed us to catch so many “red flags” in the content my kids have accessed on their devices and in their interactions with friends and other people online that I wouldn’t have ever known about otherwise. The big difference between Bark and other “Parental Control” software is that Bark allows your kids to have so much more privacy. It doesn’t show you everything they do, but sends an instant alert regarding any activity that might be concerning. Highly recommended!” — Bark Parent With Bark, you can help keep your kids safe both online and in real life. Try it out for seven days absolutely free! Our Family Online Safety Specialists are standing by to help answer any questions you may have. Email help@bark.us or visit help.bark.us to get answers and advice from the Bark Team. Terms of Use https://www.bark.us/terms
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