Bark vs. FamiSafe

Discover how Bark’s screen time, web filtering, and monitoring features give families more comprehensive protection than FamiSafe.

Compare the Features

Bark vs. FamiSafe
Screen time management
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Bark
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
FamiSafe
Available
Blocking
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Bark
Block specific apps on iOS and Android
FamiSafe
Available
Filtering
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Bark
Filter specific sites and 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites on any browser
FamiSafe
10 categories on Safari and Chrome only
App download alerts
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Bark
Get notified if your child downloads a risky app
FamiSafe
Available
Monitor social media
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Bark
Monitor 30+ popular apps for 16 categories of potential dangers like cyberbullying, sexual content, and more
FamiSafe
Monitor 7 apps on Android and 1 app on iOS; keyword-level monitoring only (except for YouTube)
Monitor text messages
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Bark
Bark’s AI automatically detects 16 categories of potential issues in texts — including photos and videos
FamiSafe
Keyword-level monitoring only; only alerted to pornographic images if saved to the phone
Covers unlimited devices + accounts
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Bark
Just $99/year or $14/month to protect your entire family
FamiSafe
$59.99/year for only 10 devices

Our Products & Prices

Save up to 42%

Bark Jr

Our entry-level product is perfect for younger kids.

$ 5 USD /month
$ 49 USD /year with annual plan
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

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Bark was created by parents, for parents, to offer a better, easier, and more effective way to help families create healthy digital habits.