The iPhone Parental Control App from Bark

Bark's iOS parental controls are the best parental controls for iOS
Bark's iOS parental controls are the best parental controls for iOS

Content Monitoring

App & Website Blocking

Bark is the best iOS parental control app
Bark's iOS parental control app helps you manage screen time

Customizable Screen Time Rules

Location Sharing

Bark is the best ios parental control app to help keep your child safe

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Bark App – Jr

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$ 5 USD /month
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Features
  • Manage screen time
  • Filter which websites your kids can visit
  • Keep up with kids with location alerts and check-ins
  • Monitor texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and platforms
  • Get alerts for issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more

The Best iPhone Parental Control App

iPhone Parental Control App FAQs

What can I do with Bark's parental controls for iOS?

Bark's parental controls for iOS let you manage screen time, block websites and apps, and track your child's location 24/7, all from the Bark app.

To get full content monitoring for things like texts, iMessages, photos, videos, WhatsApp messages, and Kik messages, you'll also need the Bark Sync. Apple's strict privacy restrictions prevent third-party apps from directly monitoring iOS devices, which is why we built it: a smart charger that scans your child's iPhone or iPad each time it plugs in to close that gap.

Some platforms require you to connect by entering your child's login credentials during setup. We'll let you know during setup which ones need this.

Once everything's set up, if something concerning is found, you'll get a timely alert so you can check in and make sure everything is okay. Learn more about what Bark monitors on iOS devices here.

Together, these features build a powerful digital safety net to help you protect your child online and in real life.

Can I remotely control my child's iPad?

With Bark's help, you sure can! Bark is the best iOS parental control app for managing your kid's iPad use. That might mean setting screen time limits (like no YouTube during school hours or no TikTok after bedtime), blocking websites with pornographic content, or receiving alerts if your kid's online activities include something like online predation or suicidal ideation.

Whatever you need to do to help protect your child's iPad, Bark can support you.

How do I put parental controls on my kid's iPhone?

Setting parental controls for iOS can feel daunting, but Bark is here to walk you through everything!

If you're just looking to manage your kid's screen time, you can do that by going to Settings —> Screen Time —> Set Up Screen Time for Family on your child's iPhone.

But if you're looking for comprehensive parental controls, Bark can provide content monitoring (you get alerted if your kid runs into predators, cyberbullying, sexual content, and more), app and website blocking, and location sharing — as well as more robust screen time management options! Start your free trial today and we'll walk you through how to get everything set up. To monitor their device, you'll need to have a computer or order a Bark Home.

How does Bark's iPhone parental control app features compare to others?

We believe Bark provides the most coverage of any parent monitoring app for iPhone and iOS devices! It’s also a great alternative to Apple Screen Time or Google Family Link because it lets parents get more granular with screen time limits and blocking.

If your kid has an iPhone or iPad, Bark lets you:

  • Monitor texts and saved photos & videos
  • Monitor 30+ social media platforms and apps
  • Manage screen time
  • Block websites and apps
  • Track location in real time