Bark Phone For Kids

What is a kid’s Bark Phone?

Bark has been around for years as a very powerful parental controls app, and they’ve now taken their parental controls know-how and developed a kid’s phone. The Bark Phone takes a Samsung smartphone and pre-loads its Bark Operating System. This OS gives parents ultimate control over their child’s device – like setting screen time rules, approved contacts, GPS tracking, and it monitors not just text messages, but emails, photos, & social media.

Bark Phone Features

FEATURES:	Internet	App Store	GPS Tracking	Screen Time	Approve Contacts	Monitor Texts & Apps	Alerts
4.5/5	Its Up To You	Its Up To You	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Additional information on Bark Phone features and specs can be found below.

How does the Bark Phone work?

The Bark Phone is pre-loaded with the Bark OS, and parents are able to control their child’s device through a parent Bark app. Bark uses its own network; however, it’s connected via T-Mobile.

Bark Phone isn’t purchased outright, but instead, it’s paid on a month-to-month basis with no contract being required. A single monthly payment covers the cost of the phone and the Bark parental control software. In addition, you can use Bark on your other children’s phone even if it isn’t a Bark Phone. Your subscription covers the entire family.

Is the Bark Phone the best phone for kids?

Bark has been known for its powerful parental control app for several years now, so the idea of combining that knowledge with a kid’s phone is tantalizing. The biggest functionality that sets Bark apart from the competition is that Bark puts all the power in the parent’s hands.

The Bark Phone has internet capabilities & web browsing; however, parents can simply turn it off – rendering the phone talk & text only. The phone also has access to the full Google Play Store; however, parents can block whatever apps they choose – including blocking the app store entirely.

The Bark Phone has the ability to grow with your child in ways options like Gabb & Troomi can’t.

How much is a Bark Phone?

Bark offers a single phone option – the Samsung A13 – with 4 different data plan options. Billing is month-to-month, and the monthly fee covers the cost of the phone and the parental controls tools. This is different from other options that require a phone purchase, then a separate monthly service plan.

WiFi Data Only – $49/ month
4GB Data – $59/ month
8GM Data – $69/ month
Unlimited Data – $89/ month

Each plan is unlimited talk & text and doesn’t require any contract.

4.5/5	FEATURES:
Phone Hardware	Samsung A13 Read about the phone's features & specs here. Standard Android smartphone that runs with the Bark Operating System. It doesn't feel childish or have big identifiers that indicate it's a phone for kids.
Internet	Its Up To You. You can turn the phone's internet access off when you choose. You can also block browser apps so the phone has no browser or internet access. Essentially making it talk & text only.
App Store	Its Up To You. The phone comes with access to the Google Play App Store, but parents can block any app they choose - including the App Store. Essentially making it have no app store access. Parents also approve any app downloaded.
GPS Tracking	Yes. The phone has real-time location tracking via GPS. In addition to GPS tracking, you can set location alerts - so you will get alerted when your child arrives, or leaves, a set location.
Screen Time	Yes. You can set screen time schedules for app & internet use. These schedules start automatically. And, you can turn off the internet remotely whenever you choose.
Approve Contacts	Yes. Approve all contacts. Only approved contacts can text or call.
Monitor Texts	Yes. Monitor text messages. Plus, parents have the option to make it where text can, or can't, be deleted.
Monitor Apps & Accounts	Yes. Monitor social media, email, photos, and many other apps. A f ull list can be found here.
Alerts	Yes. Bark monitors a lot of apps and activity - and will send parents an alert on their phone is the algofithim detects something concerning or alarming.