Bark vs KidsGuard
Compare the features of Bark and KidsGuard.
Compare the Features
Block specific websites and apps as well as 18 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites
Block online games, websites, and apps.
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time, plus create different schedules for any day of the week
Parents can lock their child’s screen at any time
Scans text messages, emails, photos, videos, and 30+ apps and social media platforms on children’s phones, tablets, and Chromebook
Receive screenshots of your child’s phone at intervals and investigate for potential issues
Alerts are sent for worrisome content across 18 different categories
No alerts are sent
Get location alerts when child arrives or leaves a location Request child’s exact location with check-ins
Track kids and view their location history Receive alerts when kids enter or leave geofences
Alerts will show conversational context for potential issues
Receive screenshots of your child’s phone at intervals and investigate for potential issues
$99/year for content monitoring, screen time, web filtering, and location tracking for as many kids and devices as your family needs
Separate plans are required for each device iCloud: $99.95/year iOS: $109.95/year Android $99.95/year WhatsApp: $89.95/year
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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Bark was created by parents, for parents, to offer a better, easier, and more effective way to help families create healthy digital habits.
Bark vs KidsGuard FAQs
KidsGuard does not offer website blocking, content monitoring and alerts to dangers, or screen time management. That makes Bark the more comprehensive parental control app.
KidsGuard does not offer this. Bark's website blocking feature lets you manage any app or site on your child's device.
Bark is $99/year for content monitoring, screen time, web filtering, and location tracking for as many kids and devices as your family needs.
KidsGuard offers fewer features and requires separate plans for different devices. iCloud: $79/year; iPhone: $49/quarter; Android: $39/quarter; WhatsApp: $69/year.