Bark vs. mSpy
Discover how Bark’s screen time, web filtering, and monitoring features give families more comprehensive protection than mSpy.
Compare the Features
Bark vs. mSpy
Never required to jailbreak or root the phone
Bark
Get access to all of Bark’s features without compromising the device
Get access to all of Bark’s features without compromising the device
mSpy
Must jailbreak iPhone and root Android to use premium features
Must jailbreak iPhone and root Android to use premium features
Screen time management
Bark
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
mSpy
Available
Available
Blocking
Bark
Block specific sites + apps on iOS and Android
Block specific sites + apps on iOS and Android
mSpy
Must jailbreak iPhone
Must jailbreak iPhone
Filtering
Bark
Filter specific sites and 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites
Filter specific sites and 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites
mSpy
Must jailbreak iPhone
Must jailbreak iPhone
App download alerts
Bark
Get notified when your child downloads a risky app
Get notified when your child downloads a risky app
mSpy
Available
Available
Monitor social media
Bark
30+ popular apps
30+ popular apps
mSpy
11 messaging apps only; jailbreak and rooting required for most apps
11 messaging apps only; jailbreak and rooting required for most apps
Monitor text messages
Bark
iOS and Android
iOS and Android
mSpy
Available
Available
Alerts for potential dangers in text or on social media
Bark
Get notifications for issues like cyberbullying, sexual content, and more
Get notifications for issues like cyberbullying, sexual content, and more
mSpy
Jailbreak required on iPhone; keyword alerts only
Jailbreak required on iPhone; keyword alerts only
7-day free trial
Bark
Try Bark risk free for 1 week
Try Bark risk free for 1 week
mSpy
Must purchase in full and then request a refund within 14 days if not satisfied
Must purchase in full and then request a refund within 14 days if not satisfied
Covers unlimited devices + accounts
Bark
Just $14/month or $99/year to protect your entire family
Just $14/month or $99/year to protect your entire family
mSpy
$69.99/month for 1 device only
$69.99/month for 1 device only
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
Ready to get started?
Bark was created by parents, for parents, to offer a better, easier, and more effective way to help families create healthy digital habits.