Bark Reviews
“Bark came through BIG TIME.”

Ashley B.
Our 6-year-old LOVES his Bark Watch! He can text grandparents, and we can track his location wherever he's at. And he loves taking photos with the camera! It's been such an easy and safer way to introduce him to technology.
Mari C.

Our adventurous 4 year old decided to wander off from the group and explore Disneyland on his own. After an initial moment of parental panic, we were able to locate his Bark Watch immediately from the app and walk straight to him. Bark saved the day!
Skylar W.

It’s the perfect balance of fun and safety. Highly recommend this for any parent—it’s seriously a win-win!

Kimmy M.
My honest Bark Watch review
A smartwatch has been on my youngest daughter’s wish list for quite some time. While several smartwatches are on the market and offer many of the same features, it’s vital for me that they be safe for kids. After much research, I found Bark Watch and its features most impressive.

I don't have any kids myself, but I have 2 nieces that are my favorite. After searching all over the place for a parental monitoring/ screen time device, I found that Bark Home had all the features you could ask for. Fast forward to today, and my sister absolutely LOVES Bark Home! It gives her peace of mind and just... works! 100% recommend to anyone looking to buy a gift for a parent.
Abby H.
Get this phone! I feel like this is how every child phone should be... Once a parents see how amazing this is then they won't want to go anywhere else!

Yvonne T.
The Bark Phone is an excellent compromise between letting your kids have some privacy and being able to monitor their phone... This was a game changer for my child as it alerted me to things going on in my child's life that I was unaware of and we were able to then have healthy conversations about it. Highly recommend.

Stephanie W.

I’ve tried many popular kids’ phones and this one is the best
I've decided on one phone to rule them all: the Bark Phone. It was the perfect mix between kids' phones that are too invasive or too lax, and it even looks good with the included case, too.

We ditched our Gabb watch because it was one problem after another. Got a Bark watch and liked it so much we got one for our younger kid too! GPS has been great, and the watch just generally does what they say it will!

Brittany M.

Bark Home was so easy to install. In fact the installation directions are on one page. Once you get it hooked up you go to a website and finish it up. I have it paired with my Bark Monitoring and I am no longer worried about what my daughter is doing online.

Jennifer H.
A year ago, my wife and I started to get worried when our kids started spending more and more time online. We had just heard too many bad stories. So we decided to look for a reliable parental control option, and that's when we discovered Bark.
Great addition to Bark Parental Controls. It expands my Bark subscription parental controls to all devices connected to my home network and even alerts me when a new device connects to my network. Finally, I can control the school issued devices (on my home network) and Smart TVs.
S. H.
We were already using Bark on my daughter's phone. With this new Bark Home, we were able to cover her computer and my son's computer. It did not slow down our wi-fi and after getting the settings and exceptions figured out, it's working great.
Diana K.

We had the Google family app installed but it just doesn't have all the safety features the Bark app does... I want my kids to be able to be as independent as possible while also providing the safe guards necessary and have ongoing conversations about risky scenarios as they arise.

Andrea H.
I just got my son the Bark phone and so far I love it! The phone is cool, works great and the way I can customize it from my own phone is awesome! It monitors EVERYTHING. I'm so glad I got it versus getting an iPhone on our plan. There's so much that they can get away with in an iPhone!

Sara P.
We set ours up yesterday afternoon and this morning I asked my son how he liked it and he immediately yelled "IT'S AWESOME!" Easy to set up, easy to understand, nice phone, exactly what I wanted for keeping my kids safe. Very happy with it so far!
Ellen R.

I love this app so much. It's such a peace of mind for my family. Reassurance as well that not only are we protecting our child but raising them well by monitoring what they're engaging in. It doesn't miss a thing!

Jessika C.
Saved a child's life thanks to this app! My sons friends sent some scary messages and we called the police, parents, and school to get to the child in time and saved her life. A boy broke up with her. Thanks Bark team, we absolutely love this product.
Josh P.
I'm a teen with bark on my phone! It's perfect. It lets me have certain amounts of freedom, while still feeling safe from bullying and threats.
Nicole K.
Our boys both have iPhones with the Bark app on them but I wish I would've gotten the actual Bark phone because that's what we got for our daughter. LOVE LOVE LOVE. best invention ever.

Jennifer B.
Bark’s software is a game changer for parents!
7 days with this phone and it has done wonders already. I highly recommend it.

Victor J.

I have been impressed with this app over and over again. Some of the things it was capturing from my son's phone and alerting me to would have certainly gone undetected on a different service. Super impressed and happy with the service. Best out there hands down. We've used other services and I'm so glad we found bark.

Russell S.
We believe Bark Home does a better job protecting kids!
Stellar devices, like Bark Home have emerged. They plug into a router and give parents better control over screen time, content, and more when a router lacks these parental control features.

This app has helped me so much as a parent! It monitors my teens screen time, keeps her out of trouble, and promotes good mental wellbeing! 10/10 would recommend to any mom out there! ❤️
Layla S.
I bought my daughter the watch as I want to ease her into a phone. I wanted her to have something to where she can contact me if need be. I also LOVE the fact that I can control who she is able to text during school hours so I know she is learning and the watch isn't a distraction.
Heather R.

Love love this phone, my 4 year old has the watch and my 9 year old has the phone. The monitoring controls trump any other options on the market. Google family, Life 360, Apple parent controls etc nothing has compared.

Meghan G.
This is a game-changer! With one press, my child can instantly alert me in case of an emergency.

Cara S.
I really liked how uncomplicated the setup is. It would be a great gift for any parent. It provides peace of mind and an extra bit of protection for your kids.

Michelle E.
Bark Home is the solution so many parents need. It can be set up easily and is written in normal (not tech) language for the average parent to get set up and get on with other things. It is the perfect complement to BARKs already superior mobile device monitoring system.
Dolly D.
The last thing anybody needs right now is to have to stress over managing a thousand devices, worrying about what your kids are running across, etc. This just makes life soooooo much easier. Especially impressed with the filtering and screen time capabilities. Incredible grateful for the good folks at Bark who worked to put out such a powerful tool for families. Will be recommending to everyone!
Jordan B.
We went through them all: Circle, Gryphon, etc. Bark Home was the strongest option available.

Matthew V.
It has all the essential features kids need (calling, texting, GPS tracking) without the distractions of social media and endless apps. The battery life is great, and I appreciate that it encourages healthy screen time habits.

Julie

Bark saved my daughter’s life. So, I'm a real life account of the benefits of this monitoring program.
Brittney M.
Love the alerts & recommendations from Bark. Surprisingly it's initiated some great convos with my kids and opened up line of communication on how we can navigate these issues together.
Stacey C.
Huge thank you to the creators of Bark for making it so extremely simple to keep my kiddo safe. I've only just finished setting up my teens bark phone, and I am already so impressed and grateful to have this in our life. We no longer have to choose between what he wants and his safety. Love love love.

Schmidt M.
Yep, we have the Bark phone. Our sheriff department put on a safe seminar and recommended it. Works very well.

Jason H.
The Bark Phone is a fantastic option for parents looking for a safe and secure way for their kids to stay connected. The built-in parental controls allow for easy monitoring of texts, calls, and app usage, providing peace of mind.

Rachel T.
Two days ago I was reading texts of my 12 year old and read that a friend of a friend was suicidal... If not for having Bark on my child's phone I would never had known this. It has been knowledgeable before but this time was potentially life saving.
Michelle M.
This watch gives me peace of mind, and it really has been worth every penny. As a grandmother, I definitely recommend it for any family that wants to stay connected and keep track of their little ones!
Barbara G.
Our family loves Bark! It's been the best way to give the kids a way to communicate and keep up with their friends at school without the nonsense of alternative phones with little to no parental controls.
Sierra W.

Honestly, Bark catches ALL THE THINGS!! It's gotten to the point that my daughter comes to me and gives me a heads up if she thinks she or a friend may have said something, or she's come across something, that's going to lead to a "Bark alert" usually half an hour before the alert comes through. Lol.
Lori M.
I LOVE the bark phone .. never any issues and called customer service for help and they are wonderful...
Michelle M.

I decided it was time I got more involved in what my daughter sees and reads. So within 3 minutes of downloading, Bark found an extremely inappropriate issue!!! Though it did not involve her, it did alert me to a picture she took a screen shot of. It was a message from a boy to a friend of hers. It made my stomach turn. Thank you!

Sarah S.
The Bark Watch Is Safety at Your Child’s Wrist
With GPS tracking, texting, and no internet browsing, here’s a simple, secure way for kids to stay connected without the risks of internet access.

I would say the alerts probably saved my daughters life and I couldn't be more happy that I use this will definitely use this for my youngest when she's ready for a phone
Elizabeth G.
We’ve had the Bark Watch and I love how simple and reliable it is. It’s great for calling and texting a few approved contacts. What I really like is that it’s fully locked down—no internet, no app store, just the basics, which makes it way less stressful to manage.

Emma P.

The only monitoring software I trust is Bark
My 13 year old has a Bark phone and I love it!! I control her contacts, her screen time, her apps, etc. The Bark phone helps keep her safe from predators. It's an awesome product!!!

Shelia H.