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Popular with kids ages 9–16
Bark Phone
A real smartphone with Bark's safety features built in.
From $39/mo · $10 for 24 months + $29 service (talk and text)
✓Tamper-proof. Bark is built-in. Kids can't delete or get around the settings.
✓App access, exactly how you want it. Require approval or find your own middle ground. You can change the rules as they grow.
✓Filtered web + category blocking. Block whole categories or specific sites and apps.
✓Monitors 30+ apps and platforms. Texts, email, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, WhatsApp, and more.
✓AI alerts for what matters. Flags signs of bullying, predators, and self-harm across 29+ issue types — with context, so you skip the noise.
✓Custom screen-time + app schedules. School hours, bedtime, dinner — by app or by category.
✓Real-time GPS + location alerts. Know when they arrive at school, soccer, or home.
✓Remote pause. Instantly gray out every app but they can still reach you in an emergency.
✓Text deletion. Optionally turn off text deletion so kids can't erase texts to hide them from you.
✓FREE Bark Premium for the whole family. Your Bark Phone subscription also lets you add Bark's app monitoring to every other phone and tablet your kids use — at no extra cost.
✓60-day money-back guarantee. Not the right fit? Get a full refund within 60 days.
✓Free shipping. Ships free, straight to your door.
★★★★★
"This was a game changer for my child. It alerted me to things going on in my child's life that I was unaware of, and we were able to have healthy conversations about it."
— Stephanie W.
★★★★★
"Get the Bark Phone! This is how every child phone should be. Once parents see how amazing it is, they won't want anything else!"
— Yvonne T.
★★★★★
"My kid gets the fun of having their own smartphone, and I get the peace of mind knowing they're safe."
— Kimmy R.
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Popular with kids ages 6–13
Bark Watch
Calls, texts, GPS, SOS — no social media or games.
$22/mo · $7 for 24 months + $15 service
✓Approved contacts only. Automatically blocks anyone who isn't on your list — no limit on contacts.
✓24/7 real-time GPS + safe zones. Get a notification the moment they arrive or leave a saved place.
✓SOS Emergency button. Discreet and fast — calls you or 911 quickly.
✓Its own phone number for calls + texts. Comes with cellular service — no need to pair it to a phone, and it works anywhere with signal.
✓Monitors texts and photos. Every text the watch sends or receives, plus the photos kids take with its camera.
✓AI alerts for what matters. Flags signs of bullying, predators, and self-harm across 29+ issue types — with context, so you skip the noise.
✓IP68 water-resistant. Survives 1.5m of water for 30 minutes — pools, showers, rain and unexpected splashes.
✓5MP camera. Kids snap photos and send them to approved contacts — also monitored by Bark.
✓Step tracking + custom watch faces. Built-in fitness, plus personalization they'll actually enjoy.
✓No social media, browser, or games. Just the connection they need.
✓FREE Bark Premium for the whole family. Your Bark Watch subscription also lets you add Bark's app monitoring to every other phone and tablet your kids use — at no extra cost.
✓60-day money-back guarantee. Not the right fit? Get a full refund within 60 days.
✓Free shipping. Ships free, straight to your door.
★★★★★
"The watch is a game-changer! With one press, my child can instantly alert me in case of an emergency."
— Victor J.
★★★★★
"This watch gives me peace of mind, and it has been worth every penny. I recommend it for any family that wants to stay connected."
— Barbara G.
★★★★★
"I bought the Bark Watch for my daughter, and it has been a game-changer! The built-in monitoring and location tracking give me so much peace of mind."
— Jessica C.
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Popular with kids ages 12–17
Bark App
Add Bark to a device your kid already has.
From $14/mo · Bark Premium subscription
✓Monitors 30+ apps and platforms. Texts, email, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, WhatsApp, and more.On iOS, text messages and some apps can't be monitored.
✓Bark Sync makes iOS easy. Bark Sync replaces your child's everyday charger. Every time they plug in, it scans their device and sends what matters to you — one simple setup, no daily effort, included on iOS for +$6/mo.
✓AI alerts for what matters. Flags signs of bullying, predators, and self-harm across 29+ issue types — with context, so you skip the noise.
✓Web and app filtering. Block adult content, gambling, and specific sites or apps — with exceptions you set.
✓Screen-time scheduling. Set school, bedtime, and dinner schedules, or pause the internet entirely.
✓Location check-ins. See where they are with live GPS and location alerts.
✓One plan covers the whole family. Unlimited kids and devices, from $14/mo.
✓One simple parent dashboard. Manage everything from your own iPhone or Android.
★★★★★
"Love the alerts and the recommendations from Bark. It's initiated some great convos with my kids and opened communication so we can navigate these issues together."
— Stacey C.
★★★★★
"I like that the app doesn't give me access to every single thing but seems to alert me on almost everything that is concerning."
— Kayla V.
★★★★★
"Bark potentially saved my daughter's life! It alerted me to more than I ever would have known."
— Lauren H.
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| Alerts for issues in texts, photos, social media, and email | ✓ | ✓ | ✓~ |
| Alerts for issues in Discord, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok DMs | ✓ | — | ✓~ |
| Location tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alerts for 911 calls | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact approval | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prevent text deletion | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Camera control | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web filtering | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Block web browsers | ✓ | — | ✗ |
| Screen time limits | ✓ | — | ~ |
| App Store control | ✓ | — | ✗ |
| App approval & removal | ✓ | — | ✗ |
| Tamper-proof (Bark built in) | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Monthly cost | $39+ | $22 | $14–20 |
✓ Yes ~ Limited — Not on this device
✗ Not covered by the Bark Kids app
✗ Not covered by the Bark Kids app
"—" means the device doesn't have that feature at all (e.g., the Bark Watch has no app store or browser). For the Bark App, "~" means coverage depends on whether the phone is Android or iOS.
