Both work with all popular browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
you’re free to also block all unsupported browsers with a single click.
Plus, Qustodios web filters cannot be bypassed by using a VPN or a private online window/incognito mode.
Its web filtering can be bypassed by using a VPN or a private net online gate/incognito mode.
Whats more, Barks web filtering is very easy to disable.
It only takes a few quick taps to turn off the VPN that it uses for this feature.
Finally, it doesnt let your child know when it blocks a website and why.
It just prevents that website from loading.
This can lead to some unnecessary confusion.
Winner (Web Filtering):Qustodio
Qustodios web filtering feature is much harder to circumvent.
It also filters content from more predefined categories.
Screen Time Management Qustodio Wins This Round
Qustodio has better screen time management tools.
What I really like is that it lets you decide what happens when your child hits that time limit.
Its scheduling feature lets you control when your child can and cant use their devices.
One thing I dont like about it is that it only restricts time to hour-long chunks.
I would have liked to have finer control over restricted times.
This is why its a better pick for older children.
Unfortunately, neither parental control app lets your child request extra screen time from within the kids app.
Qustodio is also more effective at preventing rig usage Bark can only stop online activities.
But Barks scheduling feature is a bit more flexible than Qustodios.
Plus, each keeps a location history of every place your child has been recently.
There are just a few minor differences between the two parental controls.
This makes it more flexible than Qustodios app filtering.
That said, Barks app filtering also has many issues.
Its also unable to set time limits on specific games and apps.
Finally, the VPN that handles its app filtering is very easy to disable for a tech-savvy kid.
But Barks app filtering is more flexible than Qustodios.
This tab displays every single activity and alert that was recorded and when it occurred.
Winner (Activity Reports):Qustodio
Qustodio wins this round hands down.
But they have very different strengths and weaknesses.
On the other hand, Bark is better for social media monitoring.
Qustodios YouTube monitoring feature is superior.
With Qustodio, youre able to set a time limit on the YouTube app, but not with Bark.
Qustodio monitors calls and SMS.
Bark doesnt log call history, cant block calls, and only shows you texts containing problematic content.
Lastly, only Qustodio includes uninstall protection and a panic button.
Similar to Bark, it scans for concerning content and sends a snippet of the conversation in an alert.
Im also a big fan of how fast you receive the alerts.
Qustodio is pretty easy to set up.
It shouldnt take longer than 5 minutes to do it on each of your kidss devices.
Turning on Barks location tracking feature is tricky you have to go into your kids controls and permit it.
The app doesnt request one during the installation process like Qustodio and most other parental control apps.
I also didnt experience any bugs in my tests.
The only exception is Qustodios cheaper plan that only monitors 5 devices.
Question has aBasicandCompletepaid plan.
TheCompleteplan costs IDR141,230 / month and allows you to monitor an unlimited number of devices.
Qustodio doesnt have monthly plans, so you have to commit to a year-long subscription.
Its also more expensive than most other parental control apps.
That said, I think its well worth the price given how much value it provides.
It accepts payment via credit/debit cards and PayPal.
Qustodio has a free plan, too, but its pretty limited.
It doesnt have features like app filtering, location tracking, and YouTube monitoring.
The Bark Phone is an Android smartphone with Bark pre-installed.
The watch also features an SOS button for emergencies.
However, it doesnt provide social media monitoring.
Bark accepts payment via credit/debit cards.
Customer Support Both Have Excellent Customer Support
Qustodio and Bark both provide good customer support.
Unfortunately, neither has live chat support.
The support libraries for both parental control apps are very comprehensive.
Winner (Customer Support): Its a tie
Qustodio and Bark both offer excellent customer support.
Their support teams are very responsive and know their stuff.
Overall Winner:Qustodio
Qustodio is great for web and app filtering and screen time management.
It also has excellent scheduling and location-tracking features.
However, I think Qustodio is the better overall parental control app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bark better than Qustodio?
No,I think Qustodio is the better parental control app overall.
Which has better call and SMS monitoring Qustodio or Bark?
Qustodio is the better choice for call and SMS monitoring.
For comparison, Bark only shows you text messages that contain potential issues.
Which is better for screen time management Qustodio or Bark?
Qustodio is superior to Bark for screen time management.
Which has better location tracking Qustodio or Bark?
Bark offers slightly better location tracking than Qustodio.
Barks location history feature is more detailed.
It tells you not just where your child was but also how long they spent in each location.
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