Bark Phone
Bark · Kids' phone · Prices from Bark (Nov 2026) · check below for today’s
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~$360
approx. to start
~$29
/mo to start
Pricing: Per Bark, the phone (a Samsung A16) is $360, a one-time purchase separate from the plan (the Bark Phone Pro, a Samsung A37, is $600), and you can choose Affirm at checkout to pay over time. Bark's plans run from about $29/mo (Starter, no web browser) up to about $79/mo, all including Bark's monitoring. Bark says phones bought from it can be returned within 60 days for a refund of the device cost only (plan payments aren't refunded). Prices change often, so confirm the current price at Bark. Checked November 2026.
- Open web browser
- Only on plans that add one
- Camera
- Yes
- Needs parent iPhone
- No
- Carriers
- Bark's own nationwide cellular service
Pros & cons
Pros
- AI alerts for bullying, predators, explicit content, and distress, per Bark
- Remote app approval and web filtering from the parent dashboard, per Bark
- The Bark Phone is a Samsung A16, per Bark
Cons
- Per Bark, monitoring works through alerts that parents review in the Bark app
- Per Bark, plans that allow web browsing cost more per month than the Starter plan
Setup & lockdown guide
Per Bark, you set up app approval and web filtering in Bark's parent dashboard, then check its alerts as they come in.
How to talk to your child
Tell your child: 'You get a smartphone. I approve the apps, and Bark can alert me to things like bullying.'
Want the rules in writing? Print a family agreement to sign together.
Common questions about Bark Phone
Does Bark Phone have a web browser?
Web browsing can be allowed, with parent filters and monitoring. Bark's Starter plan says "No games, browsers, or social media." Its Advanced plans include browsers, and Bark says you choose which ones your child can access, with website blocking. To keep web access off, stay on the Starter plan.
Does Bark Phone need a parent's iPhone?
No. Bark Phone doesn't need a parent iPhone. Per Bark, parents manage the Bark Phone from an Android or iOS device.
Does Bark Phone have a camera?
Yes. Bark Phone has a camera.
Can parents read texts on Bark Phone?
Only messages an alert flags. Per Bark: "No. Bark doesn't give parents access to every message. Instead, we send alerts when we detect issues like bullying, self-harm, or predatory behavior, along with a copy of the flagged content and recommended next steps."
What cell service does Bark Phone use?
Bark Phone: Bark's own nationwide cellular service.
How much does Bark Phone cost?
Per Bark, the phone (a Samsung A16) is $360, a one-time purchase separate from the plan (the Bark Phone Pro, a Samsung A37, is $600), and you can choose Affirm at checkout to pay over time. Bark's plans run from about $29/mo (Starter, no web browser) up to about $79/mo, all including Bark's monitoring. Bark says phones bought from it can be returned within 60 days for a refund of the device cost only (plan payments aren't refunded). Checked November 2026.
Verified from official sources
Bark, official product pages
Bark confirms a Samsung A16 on its own nationwide cellular service, AI monitoring across messaging and apps, parent app approval, and browser access that is always disabled on the Starter plan and parent-controlled on Advanced plans.
Read the sourcePrefer a phone you already own?
Parental-control apps can add filtering, screen-time limits, and alerts to an existing phone.