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

Compare the Features
Bark vs. Net Nanny

Screen time
Bark
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Net Nanny
Available
Available
Blocking
Bark
Block specific sites + apps on iOS and Android
Block specific sites + apps on iOS and Android
Net Nanny
Limited app blocking on iOS
Limited app blocking on iOS
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
Net Nanny
Only 14 categories
Only 14 categories
Monitor social media
Bark
30+ popular apps
30+ popular apps
Net Nanny
YouTube only
YouTube only
Monitor text messages
Bark
Get notifications for issues like cyberbullying, sexual content, and more
Get notifications for issues like cyberbullying, sexual content, and more
Net Nanny
Unavailable
Unavailable
YouTube restricted mode
Bark
Keep restrictions in place no matter how YouTube is accessed while connected to Bark
Keep restrictions in place no matter how YouTube is accessed while connected to Bark
Net Nanny
Available
Available
Covers unlimited devices + accounts
Bark
Just $99/year to protect your entire family
Just $99/year to protect your entire family
Net Nanny
$79.99/year for only 5 devices
$79.99/year for only 5 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.