Best Parental Control · pricing · Updated June 2026
Bark pricing (2026)
Bark starts at $5/mo (Bark Jr), across 4 plans. Best for Parents who want alert-only monitoring rather than full content surveillance. Every figure links to Bark's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $5/mo (Bark Jr) · 18% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No · 7-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Parents who want alert-only monitoring rather than full content surveillance; Families with both Android and iOS children on one account; Parents concerned about mental health signals (depression, self-harm) in addition to online dangers; Android-primary households seeking the lowest cost full-monitoring plan
Bark plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bark Jr | $5 | −18% | flat | Annual price $49/yr ($4.08/mo). Covers unlimited devices and children. Includes screen time management, website filtering, location alerts/check-ins, and basic monitoring of texts/email/30+ apps. 7-day free trial. | bark.us |
| Bark Premium (Android) | $14 | −41% | flat | Annual price $99/yr ($8.25/mo). Covers unlimited devices and children. Full monitoring of texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ social/app platforms; AI-driven alerts for cyberbullying, predators, and mental health concerns; GPS tracking; screen time; app/website blocking. 7-day free trial. | bark.us |
| Bark Premium (iOS) | $20 | −38% | flat | Annual price $148/yr ($12.33/mo). Higher price includes the Bark Sync smart charger hardware (required due to Apple privacy restrictions — device must be plugged in to scan). Same monitoring features as Android Premium. 7-day free trial. | bark.us |
| Bark Home | $6 | — | flat | Router-based home network parental controls. $6/mo subscription OR $79 one-time device purchase (no monthly fee). Covers all home devices (smart TVs, gaming consoles, tablets, computers). 30-day money-back guarantee. | bark.us |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Official pricing page bark.us/pricing and product page bark.us/bark-app fetched 2026-06-14; USD prices rendered live. Cross-checked against bark.us.
Capabilities
Integrations: Google Workspace (Bark for Schools), Microsoft 365 (Bark for Schools), YouTube API, Gmail, Chromebook.
Key features: AI-powered content monitoring of texts, email, and 30+ apps for cyberbullying, predators, suicidal ideation, and violence; AI alert system (parents alerted only on detected issues, not shown all content); GPS real-time location tracking with activity-type detection (walking, driving, biking); Screen time scheduling and app/website blocking by category; Unlimited devices and unlimited children per subscription; Annual third-party security audit of policies and procedures; Bark Home router add-on covers smart TVs, consoles, and all home network devices.
Plan limits: Available only in US, South Africa, and Australia; iOS monitoring requires Bark Sync smart charger hardware (sold separately or bundled with iOS plan); iOS plan costs ~43% more than Android plan due to Apple privacy restrictions; Bark Jr does not include GPS tracking or full social media monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bark cost?
Bark starts at $5/mo (Bark Jr); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is Bark cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Bark publishes a 41% discount for paying annually (on the Bark Premium (Android) plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
What are cheaper alternatives to Bark?
Cheaper parental control than Bark (entry $5/mo) include Mobicip at $2.99/mo, Norton Family at $4.17/mo, Qustodio at $4.58/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Bark support HIPAA?
Bark HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Bark have a free plan?
Bark free tier: No; 7-day free trial.
Bark vs alternatives
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Cheaper parental control alternatives
- Qustodio from $4.58/mo
- Norton Family from $4.17/mo
- Mobicip from $2.99/mo