Bark vs Cocospy: Which Is Better?
Compare the features of Bark and Cocospy.
Compare the Features
Alerts are sent for worrisome content across 18 different categories
"Stealth mode" allows you to view some content on your child's device, but you do not receive alerts about issues.
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time, plus create different schedules for any day of the week
Cocospy does not currently have a feature to allow you to manage screen time
Block specific websites and apps as well as 18 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites; works equally well on iOS and Android
Cocospy does not appear to be able to block websites or apps from a child's devices
Only alerts for potential issues along with context for what’s happening
Cocospy lets you see certain things on your child's phone — like texts, call logs, and content from some social media platforms
$49/year for unlimited devices with screen time, web filtering, and location tracking
$99/year for content monitoring, screen time, web filtering, and location tracking for as many kids and devices as your family needs
$129.99/year for one iOS device and $119.99 for one Android device $399.99/month for 25 devices
Bark vs Cocospy FAQs
Bark's parental control features undoubtedly provide the most protection for your child. Cocospy does not offer alerts for dangers, website blocking, or screen time management. Bark provides all of this — and more.
Bark is $99/year for content monitoring, screen time, web filtering, and location tracking for as many kids and devices as your family needs. Cocospy is $129.99/year for just one iOS device and $119.99 for one Android device.
Cocospy offers no website blocking, so Bark is the clear winner here. Bark's website blocking feature lets you manage any website or app on your child's device.
Parents: Get Alerts for Concerning Content
Bark scans for issues like sexual content and online predators and sends you texts when something may be wrong.
What Parents Are Saying
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No more spot-checking
“We no longer feel the need to confiscate their phones and read through everything daily. We can trust that Bark has a set of eyes on their electronic actions and will notify us of anything concerning.”
Shannon F.
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A huge weight lifted
It was like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders when stumbling across the Bark app.
Jenna U.
Mom of 3 -
Greater peace of mind
“With Bark alerts, I now have peace of mind that my kids devices are safe and I don’t have to look at everything.”
Brett K.
Dad of 3 -
Insight and conversation starters
“Best of all, the conversations we have regarding Bark alerts give me insight into my child’s world and his relationships.”
Dave C.
Dad of 4
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How it works
Monitor
Connect to 30+ platforms to monitor text messages, emails, and social activity for signs of harmful interactions and content. Click here for an overview of what Bark monitors.
Detect
Get automatic alerts via email and text when Bark’s algorithms detect potential risks, so you don’t have to comb through every post and text.
Alert
Our expert recommendations make it easy for parents to talk to kids about digital dangers and other sensitive online issues.
Manage
Decide not only when your kids can access the internet on their devices, but also what sites they can visit.
Our Products & Prices
Bark Premium
Our comprehensive parental intelligence solution.
- 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.
- 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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