Bark vs. SaferKid
Discover how Bark’s screen time, web filtering, and monitoring features give families more comprehensive protection than SaferKid.
Compare the Features
Bark vs. SaferKid
Screen time management
Bark
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
SaferKid
Available
Available
Blocking/filtering
Bark
Block specific sites and apps or choose from 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites
Block specific sites and apps or choose from 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites
SaferKid
Adult content only
Adult content only
Pause the internet with the tap of a button
Bark
Block internet access while still allowing your child to make phone calls or send texts in emergencies
Block internet access while still allowing your child to make phone calls or send texts in emergencies
SaferKid
Unavailable
Unavailable
App download alerts
Bark
Get notified when your child downloads a risky app
Get notified when your child downloads a risky app
SaferKid
Available
Available
Monitor social media
Bark
30+ popular apps
30+ popular apps
SaferKid
Unavailable
Unavailable
Monitor text messages
Bark
iOS and Android
iOS and Android
SaferKid
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
SaferKid
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
SaferKid
Unavailable
Unavailable
Affordable monthly and annual subscriptions
Bark
Just $99/year or $14/month to protect your entire family
Just $99/year or $14/month to protect your entire family
SaferKid
$199 annual subscription only
$199 annual subscription 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.
