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

Compare the Features
Bark vs. Qustodio

Screen time
Bark
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Qustodio
Available
Available
Blocking
Bark
Block specific sites + apps on iOS and Android
Block specific sites + apps on iOS and Android
Qustodio
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
Qustodio
Available
Available
Monitor social media
Bark
30+ popular apps
30+ popular apps
Qustodio
YouTube on Android, Windows, and Mac devices only; Facebook
YouTube on Android, Windows, and Mac devices only; Facebook
Monitor text messages
Bark
iOS and Android
iOS and Android
Qustodio
Android only
Android only
Alerts for potential dangers
Bark
Get notifications for issues like cyberbullying, sexual content, and more
Get notifications for issues like cyberbullying, sexual content, and more
Qustodio
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
Qustodio
Desktop only
Desktop only
Covers unlimited devices + accounts
Bark
Just $99/year to protect your entire family
Just $99/year to protect your entire family
Qustodio
$96.95/year for only 10 devices
$96.95/year for only 10 devices
7-day free trial
Bark
Try Bark risk-free for 1 week
Try Bark risk-free for 1 week
Qustodio
3-day free trial
3-day free trial
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.