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How to Cancel Your Bark Subscription

Bark monitors kids' messages, screen time, and apps. If you're stepping away, cancellation is done from the Account section once you're signed in - but where you originally subscribed (Bark directly vs. the Apple App Store) changes where the cancel button lives. Below are the verified steps, plus what happens to your child's device and your stored data.

How to cancel, step by step

1Uninstall Bark Kids first

Before canceling, remove the Bark Kids app from your child's iOS or Android device. Skip this step only if you're on a Bark Phone or Bark Watch plan, which are managed differently.

2Sign in and open Account

Log in to your Bark account (web or app) and tap Account, then scroll down through the settings.

3Select Cancel my account

Choose 'Cancel my account.' You'll keep access to Bark until the end of the period you've already paid for - there's no immediate cutoff.

4App Store subscribers: use Manage Apple subscription

If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, the cancel button may not appear in Bark's dashboard. Tap 'Manage Apple subscription' and finish the cancellation through Apple's settings on your iPhone or iPad.

5Confirm and note the data timeline

Once your access ends, Bark deletes your payment information. After 15 days, all other account data is purged.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I keep access after I cancel?

Yes. Bark remains active until the end of your current paid subscription period, then access ends.

I don't see a cancel button - why?

That usually means you subscribed through the Apple App Store. Use the 'Manage Apple subscription' link and cancel via Apple's settings instead.

How do I cancel a Bark Phone or Bark Watch plan?

Hardware plans are managed separately from the standard monitoring subscription. Open Account and look for the plan-management option for your device, or contact Bark support.

For informational purposes only - not financial or legal advice. Cancellation steps and policies can change; always confirm the latest flow in your account or app. Brand names are used for identification only. Sources: support.bark.us