AirDroid vs Bark [2025 Tested]

Features Comparison

Detailed Comparison
Google Play Store Rating
4.7

3.6
Pricing
$5.00 / month
(billed annually)
$14/month
Monitor Calls & Messages
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AirDroid can monitor all incoming calls, and view all SMS your child received.
Bark does not provide call history monitoring, and it alerts parents only if it detects something inappropriate in texts.
Screen Time
Block Websites & Apps
Remote Camera

Detect Social Content

AirDroid lets you monitor content on the child's social media apps by keywords, and receive instant alerts.

Bark allows you detect more than 30 social media platforms for concerning content. But you can't change the keywords what you want to monitor.

Sync App Notifications

Live Location
Screen Monitoring

Family Chat

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Final Verdict at A Glance

AirDroid Parental Control

Best For:Parents who prefer more control and don’t mind spending time setting up your own monitoring rules.

Overall Rating:
Ease of Use:
Simple setup and real-time monitoring.
Key Strength:
You can customize keyword detection and even check your child’s surroundings in real time to ensure their safety.

Bark

Best For:Parents who prefer a more automated approach and want the app to do the work.

Overall Rating:
Ease of Use:
Not easy, because you need to setup all apps you want to monitor.
Key Strength:
It automatically scans for potential dangers and only notifies you when potentially serious issues are detected.

What You Can Do with AirDroid Parental Control

Advanced Remote Monitoring

Stay aware of your kids’ Android device usage and what’s happening around them.

Detect Inappropriate Images

If an inappropriate image appears in the child’s Photos app (violent, adult, etc.), the parent gets an alert.

Monitor Call and SMS

You can view who called or texted your child, and view who called or texted your child.

Sync Notifications

Parents and children can send messages to each other directly through the AirDroid app.

Real-time Location Tracking

You can see the child’s live location, and view where the child has gone over time.

Block Websites

Add custom websites to block, like adult content, gambling, violence, or drugs.

YouTube and TikTok History

View a list of watched videos the child has watched and the total time spent on TikTok and YouTube.

Detect Social Content

Monitor your child’s activity in social media apps and looks for keywords or behaviors you’ve defined to flag as risky.

AirDroid Parental Control App (web and mobile) is listed by the kidSAFE Seal Program.

What Parents Say?

Stephane Valcauda

AirDroid Parental Control is an excellent solution for parents looking for their children's safety and peace of mind. It allows you to specify the time limit, app and website restrictions and have some powerful features, such as the one-way audio, remote camera and more.

Emma Lawson

Way worth the money. The alerts are immediate. You can mirror your child's phone, listen to surroundings, etc. I know it sounds controlling, but the peace of mind is there just in case you ever need it.

Ethan Walker

This app provides essential tools for managing screen time and filtering inappropriate content, offering peace of mind for parents. Its easy-to-use interface makes setting up rules and monitoring activity straightforward, helping you guide your child toward healthy digital habits.