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Bark App
AI-powered parental control app for any phone or tablet
From $5/mo
4.9
Age range5-18 years
CategoryParental Control App
- AI monitoring across 30+ social platforms
- Bark Jr from $5/mo, Premium $14/mo or $99/yr
- Unlimited devices and children on every plan
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Bark Phone
Ultimate AI-powered safety phone for kids & teens
From $10/mo + plan
4.9
Age range10-18 years
CategorySmart Safety Phone
- AI monitoring across 30+ platforms
- Premium Samsung A16 hardware
- Grows with your child
Premium Pro
Bark Phone Pro
Powerful & Durable Smart Safety Phone for Kids & Teens
$19/mo + plan
4.8
Age range10-18 years
CategoryPremium Smart Safety Phone
- Samsung Galaxy A36 with 6GB RAM
- Gorilla Glass Victus+ durability
- Enhanced AI monitoring
Premium Safety
Bark Watch
Smart Safety Watch with Advanced Monitoring & GPS for Kids
$7/mo device + plan
4.6
Age range7-11 years
CategorySmart Safety Watch
- 24/7 GPS tracking with geofencing
- AI monitoring of texts, photos, videos
- Emergency SOS button
- Step counter to encourage physical activity
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Aura
Family digital safety bundle — parental controls plus identity & device protection
$32/mo or $300/yr (Family)
4.3
Age range5-18 years
CategoryParental Control App
- Family plan covers up to 5 adults + unlimited kids
- Includes identity theft protection, VPN and antivirus
- AI-powered cyberbullying and predator detection
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