Bark Technologies review
Updated October 14, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Bark's parental-control app supports website and app blocking, screen-time schedules and location features, with capabilities varying by device. The app page lists the U.S. including its territories, South Africa and Australia; monitoring requires relevant account credentials, and scanning iPhone or iPad content requires the separate Bark Sync smart charger.
Key facts
- Best for
- Parents in the listed Bark markets who can set up both child and parent apps and verify device-specific features.
- Monthly price
- $14 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 60 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Jurisdiction
- US (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Screen-time, Web-filter, Location (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Chromebook, Laptops, Computers (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Owner
- Bark Technologies, Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Longest plan (months)
- 12 months (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Bark Technologies, Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2015 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Business
- Pricing model
- Free
- Official website
- bark.us
Parental controls
- Yearly price
- $99 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Chromebook, Laptops, Computers (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Screen-time, Web-filter, Location (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 60 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Bark Technologies, Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2015 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
- Elsewhere
- X
Pros and cons
Pros
- App and screen-time controls are described for supported devices.
Cons
- The listed markets are the U.S. including its territories, South Africa and Australia; monitoring and iPhone/iPad scanning have separate requirements.
Who it suits
- Parents in the listed Bark markets who can set up both child and parent apps and verify device-specific features.
Who should look elsewhere
- Families outside the listed markets or expecting iPhone/iPad content scanning from the standard app alone.
Setup, device limits and supported markets
Bark requires a child-device app and a separate parent app; monitoring needs account credentials. iPhone/iPad content scanning uses Bark Sync, a separate smart charger, and is not the same as standard app installation.
How Bark Technologies compares
Where Bark Technologies is available
- Available
- Australia, South Africa, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Which platforms does Bark Technologies support?+
Bark Technologies supports iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Chromebook, Laptops, Computers. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Which company operates Bark Technologies?+
Bark Technologies is operated by Bark Technologies, Inc.. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is Bark Technologies based?+
Bark Technologies is based in United States. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was Bark Technologies founded?+
Bark Technologies was founded in 2015. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
How can I contact Bark Technologies support?+
Bark Technologies offers support through Email, Chat, Help-centre. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- bark.us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Money-back period
“$6/mo 60-day money-back guarantee”
- bark.us/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Founded, Pricing model
“Bark for Schools helps protect students in thousands of districts, while millions of families across the US, South Africa, and Australia use Bark at home everyday.”
- bark.us/bark-app checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Longest plan (months), Platforms, Monthly price
“$ 99 USD /year with annual plan”
- bark.us/contact-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Chat with our AI assistant: Get easy access to articles and answers and speak to a Bark team member at any time. Read support articles: in-depth instructions for everything you can do with a Bark...”
- bark.us/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Yearly price
“Manage screen time and block specific websites and apps; Track your child's location with live GPS and location alerts”
- bark.us/terms-of-use checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Jurisdiction, Legal entity, Owner
“directed to: Bark Technologies Inc., 695 N. Kays Dr., Ste. 4, Kaysville, UT, 84037”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked October 14, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Long-term plan price, Devices, Server countries, No-logs audit.
Bark Technologies
Parents in the listed Bark markets who can set up both child and parent apps and verify device-specific features.