Screen Time for iOS: Bark vs. Apple
Bark outperforms Apple with greater customization and more than 8 additional features.
Compare the Features
Bark vs. Apple Screen Time
Custom schedules
Bark
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Apple ScreenTime
Only allows downtime
Only allows downtime
Blocking
Bark
Block specific sites and 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites
Block specific sites and 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites
Apple ScreenTime
Can block specific sites, but only blocks adult content as a category
Can block specific sites, but only blocks adult content as a category
Anytime internet pausing
Bark
Disable the internet whenever needed — no matter where your kids are
Disable the internet whenever needed — no matter where your kids are
Apple ScreenTime
Unavailable
Unavailable
Content monitoring
Bark
Scans online activities for concerning content
Scans online activities for concerning content
Apple ScreenTime
Unavailable
Unavailable
Alerts for potential dangers
Bark
Get email/text notifications for issues like cyberbullying and sexual content
Get email/text notifications for issues like cyberbullying and sexual content
Apple ScreenTime
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
Apple ScreenTime
Available
Available
Child opt-out disabled
Bark
Prevent opt-out of Bark as long as your subscription is active
Prevent opt-out of Bark as long as your subscription is active
Apple ScreenTime
Allows children to turn off parental controls when they turn 13
Allows children to turn off parental controls when they turn 13
Works with Androids and iPhones
Bark
Manage all your family’s devices easily with one app
Manage all your family’s devices easily with one app
Apple ScreenTime
Only works with iOS devices
Only works with iOS 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.