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Bark's Parental Controls in Australia

Australia is serious about creating safe digital spaces for young people, and our entry into the country comes on the heels of the 2021 Online Safety Act, which aims to make Australia’s existing laws for online safety more expansive and much stronger.

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Monitor texts, social media, search, and more

Bark scans your child’s text messages, 30+ social media apps, web browsers, emails, and other online activity, keeping you informed and your child protected.

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AI-powered safety alerts in over 45 categories

Bark goes beyond device mirroring, using advanced AI software to scan texts, social media, images, videos, and audio for threats like cyberbullying and pornography, ensuring unparalleled safety for your child.

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Personalised insights & expert recommendations

Receive personalised reports on your child’s online activity and expert guidance with every alert, better equipping you to handle those challenging moments.

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Bark can also help you…

⏳ Manage screen time

Create custom schedules for app use or pause the internet altogether to create healthy boundaries.

🚫 Block websites & apps

Decide which apps and websites your child can use and filter inappropriate content.

🧭 Track location

Worry less when your kid is out and about with our live GPS, location alerts, and check-ins.

Real-life Bark families. Real-life stories.

Lauren C.

January 10

Bark potentially saved my daughters life…if you are contemplating this…don’t! It alerted me to more than I ever would have known. I can’t even repay you for what you have given me

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Lori E.

March 3

I really really have to recommend this service. We’ve used other programs in the past that were great at shutting down programs or setting time limitations… But they didn’t really help monitor. One of the things that I really appreciate is that it addresses the kids directly during set up letting them know that we don’t want to invade their privacy, just that we want to help keep them safe.

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Heather W.

October 9

I have used the bark app (and now, the bark phone for my youngest) across both droid and apple devices to keep me updated on current lingo and issues that I need to address with my kids for over 5 years. Thank you for the education, extra set of eyes/ears, and your heart, Bark people!

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Dorothea S.

February 12

Love! love! love! the bark phone!!!! I can’t say enough good things about Bark. This is everything i wanted in a phone for my daughter. You have no idea this moms frustration trying to find something easy and where my kid can’t disable the VPN that makes it work!!! every parent needs this for their kid…of any age!!!!!

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Jena R.

January 10

Bark is the best decision my husband and I made. We have a 15 year old and although that may sound a bit old for monitoring, it is the best thing for us and our teen because it alerts us on potentially dangerous situations and it holds her accountable for how she conducts herself online. I can’t see why anyone would discourage this. Thanks Bark!

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Kimberly S.

December 5

I have had this for about a month. It has absolutely produced excellent conversations and has built trust. My approach is not “gotcha” but “I love you and this helps me support you”. My children understand I trust them but I need to be alerted to some things. This has been a great fit for our family.

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Lisa W.

June 10

I’ve tried most parental control apps for my now 10 year old and this is by far the best. The integration with my son’s apps and accounts means he can start to have access to the things some of his older friends are into but I can be notified of content that might be inappropriate or concerning.

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Marianne H.

September 2

Thanks a ton. You have not only helped me protect my kids, but helped us have better and more open conversations. My kids live in a blended home, and this helps us be on the same page when we teach right and wrong and flat out dangerous

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Maureen A.

July 27

I put bark on my children’s phone for my oldest son who is 15. Never thinking that my 11-year-old daughter would have alerts much to my surprise when I hooked up her phone I got 97 alerts for her phone. brought attention to things in never considered! Thank you so much.

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Russell S.

December 10

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.

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Sarah S.

August 8

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!

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Our Products & Prices

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Bark App – Premium / Android

Comprehensive monitoring & parental control solution.

^$ 14 ^USD /month

^$ 99 ^USD /year with annual plan

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Features

Monitor texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and platforms
Monitor web searches and saved photos & videos
Receive alerts for issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, & more
Get insights into your child’s digital activities
Keep up with kids with real time GPS tracking & location alerts
Manage screen time
Block websites and apps
Monitor unlimited devices and kids with one subscription
Manage everything from the Bark parent app

Bark App – Jr

Our entry-level product is perfect for younger kids.

^$ 5 ^USD /month

^$ 49 ^USD /year with annual plan

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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

Explore all of Bark’s parental control tools

Get important insights about your child’s world

Bark saves you time and gives peace of mind by monitoring texts, social media and online content to alert you on potential dangers.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Premium
Worry less when your kid is out and about

Stay on top of your kid's location with our GPS-powered real-time map, location alerts, and check-ins.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Premium
- Bark Jr
Encourage healthy boundaries

Whether it’s two hours a day of YouTube, 30 minutes of social media, or somewhere in between — you call the shots.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Premium
Create custom schedules for app use

From school time to bedtime, decide what apps your kid can use and when.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Premium
- Bark Jr
Protect your kid from inappropriate content

Our web filter lets you block categories of content as well as specific sites and apps.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Premium
- Bark Jr
Get important insights about your child’s world

Bark saves you time and gives peace of mind by monitoring texts, social media and online content to alert you on potential dangers.
INCLUDED WITH:
- Bark Premium

Have Questions About Bark?

How much does the Bark app cost?

Pricing depends on your child's device. A single subscription covers every child and device in your family, with no limit on accounts, devices, or kids.

iOS (iPhone/iPad) — $20/month or $148/year Includes the Bark Sync, a smart charger that scans your child's iPhone or iPad for potential dangers every time it plugs in. This is our solution to Apple's strict privacy restrictions that prevent third-party apps from directly monitoring iOS devices.

Android — $14/month or $99/year

With either plan, you can:

Monitor and receive alerts for your child's social media, texts, email, and web activity
Manage screen time and block specific websites and apps
Track your child's location with live GPS, location alerts, and check-ins

How does content monitoring work?

Add one of your child's devices or social media accounts to be monitored. Then — thanks to our comprehensive AI, we'll start sending you alerts about potentially harmful activities on those devices and accounts.

You can also customize how sensitive you would like the alerts to be. Don't care about profanity but want all alerts about drugs? No problem.

What devices does Bark cover?

The Bark app is compatible with iPhones, iPads, Android phones, Android tablets, laptops, computers, Chromebooks, and Amazon Fire tablets. Check out our full list of everything Bark can monitor on each device.

Does Bark have an iOS app?

Yes! Download the Bark parent app here to review alerts, add children, connect accounts, update notification settings, and more.

You'll also need to install the Bark Kids app on your child's iPhone or iPad — it's what enables Bark to block apps and sites and track your child's location.

For deeper monitoring of texts, photos, videos, and more on your child's iOS device, you'll want the Bark Sync — a smart charger that scans your child's device every time it plugs in. It's the easiest way to get the most out of Bark on iOS. Learn more about Bark for iOS here.

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

Bark's parental controls for iOS devices give you the power to monitor your child’s online activities in a groundbreaking way.

Our content monitoring uses advanced AI to scan messages, posts, comments, replies, web searches, and so much more to find potential dangers. 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.

In addition to monitoring, Bark also lets you manage screen time, block websites & apps, and track location 24/7.

These key features of our iPhone parental monitoring app work together to build a powerful digital safety net to help you protect your child online and in real life.

Does Bark have an Android app?

Yes! Download the Bark parent app here to review alerts, add children, connect accounts, update notification settings, and more.

You'll also need to install the Bark Kids app on your child's Android device — it's what enables Bark to monitor content, manage screen time, block websites, and track your child's location. Learn more about Bark for Android here.

What can Bark's parental controls for Android devices do?

Bark's parental controls for Androids give you the power to monitor your child’s online activities in a groundbreaking way.

Our content monitoring uses advanced AI to scan messages, posts, comments, replies, web searches, and so much more to find potential dangers. 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 Android devices here.

In addition to monitoring, Bark also lets you manage screen time, block websites & apps, and track location 24/7.

These key features work together to build a powerful digital safety net to help you protect your child online and in real life.

Is the Bark app available outside the U.S.?

The Bark app is currently available in the United States (including U.S. territories), South Africa, and Australia. We’re continually working to bring Bark to more families around the world.

What languages do you support?

Our algorithms are currently trained in English, Spanish, and Afrikaans, and we’re looking to add more languages in the near future.

Is my child's data secure?

Absolutely. At Bark, security is paramount. Our website uses SSL encryption and all analyzed data is stored within an encrypted database. You can rest easy knowing your children's data is secure.

Parental controls reimagined

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