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
Bark
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
FamiSafe
Available
Available
Blocking
Bark
Block specific apps on iOS and Android
Block specific apps on iOS and Android
FamiSafe
Available
Available
Filtering
Bark
Filter specific sites and 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites on any browser
Filter specific sites and 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites on any browser
FamiSafe
10 categories on Safari and Chrome only
10 categories on Safari and Chrome only
App download alerts
Bark
Get notified if your child downloads a risky app
Get notified if your child downloads a risky app
FamiSafe
Available
Available
Monitor social media
Bark
Monitor 30+ popular apps for 16 categories of potential dangers like cyberbullying, sexual content, and more
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 7 apps on Android and 1 app on iOS; keyword-level monitoring only (except for YouTube)
Monitor text messages
Bark
Bark’s AI automatically detects 16 categories of potential issues in texts — including photos and videos
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
Keyword-level monitoring only; only alerted to pornographic images if saved to the phone
Covers unlimited devices + accounts
Bark
Just $99/year or $14/month to protect your entire family
Just $99/year or $14/month to protect your entire family
FamiSafe
$59.99/year for only 10 devices
$59.99/year for only 10 devices
Our Products & Prices
Save up to 42%
Bark Premium
Our comprehensive parental intelligence solution.
$
14 USD
/month
$
99 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
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.