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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
-2 Points Past 30 Days
Category: Productivity
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Android unitQ Score
Android User Feedback
56%
Android
31 Reports
iOS unitQ Score
iOS User Feedback
44%
iOS
24 Reports
User Feedback
44%
iOS
24 Reports
56%
Android
31 Reports
Bark - Parental Controls - Latest Quality Issues
Android
Mar 6, 2025
I have been billed multiple times for 1 child and still cannot get it to work even with bark home
Android
Mar 6, 2025
this app dosent let me do anthing
Android
Mar 7, 2025
I loved the concept, but it has been hit and miss. Alert notifications are severely delayed and inconsistent on top of being repetitive for certain apps. Despite having done all the updates, the issue continues.
iOS
Mar 7, 2025
Excellent concept, poor execution
I love the idea of Bark but it's way too hard to setup and maintain — 2/3 of the time it simply doesn't work, and I've repeatedly spent hours with support reinstalling, resetting , checking, etc. When it does work, expect to get way too many alerts for content that's no big deal. The alert settings are basically just a binary, so no adjustments or sensitivity is possible.
iOS
Mar 7, 2025
Great product! Glitchy tho!
Great idea, great product! But Complex to set up. Hate the android phone! Get the app on an iphone. But be prepared for weird glitches like random logouts, not being able get access due to AI weird customer service and limited IRLP support! Would i get it again yes-but they need yo drastically improve it!
iOS
Mar 9, 2025
Do. Not. Buy. This. App
My daughter deleted the app entirely from her iPhone and it took weeks to get a notification from Bark. The customer service is non existent. Upon further exploration, I learned that the app does not work well with Apple devices per a notification from Bark. Why do they not tell you this upfront? Because they want your $100 subscription fee. Which would need to be refunded through Apple. Who does not offer a refund. Our family is now without the service or our $100. It is unfortunate that this company would prey upon families seeking to protect their children from inappropriate material online. —To follow up with the Bark response to my review, this app was useless for us and cost me $100 for nothing. There is no refund option, so if you are considering paying for it, I would think twice. Unless the “Bark Team” is offering a refund to my account, I have not one positive thing to say. This. Is. A. Scam.
iOS
Mar 9, 2025
Can’t monitor iOS communications
This app can't actually monitor the messages my child send and receives on their iPhone. Not iMessage, Snapchat, Roblox, or TikTok. It needs to connect to a PC, etc. Absolutely useless.
iOS
Mar 11, 2025
Just stops working
The app will stop monitoring at random times for no apparent reason. Each time we have to reestablish the connection to the computer it was set up with. It has become increasingly difficult to troubleshoot; this last time it didn't re-pair its monitoring and the only support is ai chatbot. Find another way to keep your kids safe as this won't help.
Android
Mar 11, 2025
The VPN is extremely slow. It's slow on Wi-Fi, it's slow on 5G. The location summaries are garbage. They don't capture activity like going to school or coming home from school accurately. Reconsidering my continued subscription.
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. 

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