Bark

Provides parental control software and devices that monitor children's texts, social media, emails and browsing, manage screen time, block websites and apps, and track location to help parents detect risks such as bullying, self-harm and exposure to inappropriate content. Designed for parents and families with children using phones, tablets and watches at home. Delivered as subscription apps for iOS and Android, dedicated phones and watches with built-in controls, and a home device, with AI-based alerts and a dashboard assistant for managing settings.

Key features

• Monitor texts, social media and email
• Monitor 30+ apps and platforms
• AI-powered safety alerts in 29 categories
• Manage screen time schedules
• Block websites and apps
• GPS location tracking
• Contact approvals
• App install approvals
• Remote alarms
• Daily screen time limits
• Tamper-proof settings
• Parent dashboard with assistant
• Personalized activity reports