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Trusted by 7 million+ families. Smart monitoring for texts, apps, and social — without invading your kid's privacy.
What device does your kid have?
We'll walk you through the right setup.
Monitoring iOS can be harder than you expect
Requires Bark Sync for easier monitoring coverage
Without it, iMessage, photos, and most app activity stay hidden from Bark.
Extra setup and ongoing maintenance
Plan on installing certificates, configuring Screen Time, and re-doing it after every major iOS update.
Some apps stay hidden
Some apps don't let Bark (or any other service) monitor its content. The following apps don't let Bark monitor on iOS:
Restricted on iOS
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Bark Phone
From $39/mo + device
Bark Watch
$15/mo + device
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Bark Phone
A real smartphone with Bark's safety features built in.
From $39/mo · $10 for 24 months + $29 service
60-day money-back guarantee · Free shipping
✓Tamper-proof. Bark is built-in. Kids can't factory-reset or delete anything to get around the settings.
✓Approved apps only. Kids request, you approve — Google Play Store can be toggled off entirely.
✓Filtered web + category blocking. Block whole categories like adult content and gambling, or specific sites and apps.
✓AI monitoring of every text, photo, email, and DM. Alerts for bullying, predators, and self-harm.
✓Custom screen-time + app schedules. School hours, bedtime, dinner — by app or by category.
✓Driving mode. The Bark Phone auto-pauses when it detects your child is in a moving vehicle.
✓Real-time GPS + location alerts. Know when they arrive at school, soccer, or home.
✓Remote pause + lock. Pause Wi-Fi/data or lock the phone from your parent dashboard.
✓Text deletion. Optionally turn off text deletion so kids can't erase texts to hide them from you.
✓FREE Bark Premium subscription for the whole family. A $14/mo value — for protecting all your kid's devices.
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"This was a game changer for my child. It alerted me to things going on in my child's life that I was unaware of, and we were able to have healthy conversations about it."
— Stephanie W.
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"Get the Bark Phone! This is how every child phone should be. Once parents see how amazing it is, they won't want anything else!"
— Yvonne T.
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"My kid gets the fun of having their own smartphone, and I get the peace of mind knowing they're safe."
— Kimmy R.
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Bark Watch
Calls, texts, GPS, SOS — no social media or games.
$22/mo · $7 for 24 months + $15 service
60-day money-back guarantee · Free shipping
✓Approved contacts only. Automatically blocks anyone who isn't on your list — no limit on contacts.
✓24/7 real-time GPS + safe zones. Get a notification the moment they arrive or leave a saved place.
✓SOS Emergency button. Discreet and fast — calls you or 911 quickly.
✓HD Voice LTE calls + texts. No Wi-Fi or paired phone — works anywhere with service.
✓Bark monitors every text. Get alerts for bullying, predators, self-harm and more.
✓IP68 water-resistant. Survives 1.5m of water for 30 minutes — pools, showers, rain and unexpected splashes.
✓5MP camera. Kids snap photos and send them to approved contacts — also monitored by Bark.
✓Step tracking + custom watch faces. Built-in fitness, plus personalization they'll actually enjoy.
✓No social media, browser, or games. Just the connection they need.
✓FREE Bark Premium subscription for the whole family. A $14/mo value — for protecting all your kid's devices.
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"The watch is a game-changer! With one press, my child can instantly alert me in case of an emergency."
— Victor J.
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"This watch gives me peace of mind, and it has been worth every penny. I recommend it for any family that wants to stay connected."
— Barbara G.
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"I bought the Bark Watch for my daughter, and it has been a game-changer! The built-in monitoring and location tracking give me so much peace of mind."
— Jessica C.
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Bark App
Add Bark to a device your kid already has.
$14–20/mo · Bark Premium subscription
Limited coverage on iOS
15–60 minutes of setup. Install certificates, grant permissions, and configure each app.
iOS monitoring needs the Bark Sync ($6/mo or $49 one time). Without it, iOS hides iMessage, photos, and most app activity.
Reconfigure after major OS updates. Big iOS or Android updates can interrupt monitoring.
Coverage varies by app and OS. Some apps stay private no matter how it's set up.
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| Use a phone you own | — | — | ✓ |
| Texts & photos monitored | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Apps & social monitored | ✓ | — | ~ |
| Web filtering | ✓ | — | ~ |
| Real-time GPS | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| SOS button | — | ✓ | — |
| Tamper-proof | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 5-minute setup | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Free Bark Premium | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Monthly cost | $39+ | $22 | $14–20 |
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Customize your Bark Phone order. We'll ship it within 48 hours.
Days 1–60
Not happy? Send it back. We'll refund the device — and you won't be on the hook for any more payments.
After Day 60
You'll keep it, and the remaining device balance pays off through your regular monthly plan.
Monthly wireless plan payments are not refundable. You may be liable for any damage the device incurs while in use.
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