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How do I cancel Bark?

$5 / month $49 / year Identity & privacy Bark Jr · billed via web, iOS App Store
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Short answer

Cancel Bark from the logged-in account by selecting Cancel my account, or in Apple Subscriptions if Apple billed you. It takes about two minutes; help says access lasts until the paid period ends, and the terms say services terminate on the cancellation date. The terms say no refunds are provided.

Cancel Bark

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What you are cancelling

Parental monitoring for screen time, web and app blocking, location tracking and content alerts. Distinct from BarkBox at barkbox.com. This guide covers every place the subscription can live - the website and the iPhone and iPad app - plus what happens to refunds, pausing and your data afterwards.

Checked against Bark's own documentation · Last verified 31 Aug 2026

Step-by-step instructions

This guide is for Bark parental monitoring at bark.us, not BarkBox.

1
Uninstall Bark Kids if needed

Uninstall Bark Kids from the child's iOS or Android devices. Skip this step for a Bark-branded handset or Watch.

2
Log in to the Bark account

Sign in on bark.us or in the Bark parent app. The terms say to cancel from the Account page on the site.

3
Select Cancel my account

Scroll down and select Cancel my account. The cancel help says you keep access until the end of the paid subscription period.

The May 2025 terms say services terminate on the cancellation date. The July 2026 cancel help says access lasts until the end of the paid period.

Bark Premium costs you $99 a year

Add it to your subscriptions and see what the whole stack costs - and what walks away if you cancel.

Ba Bark Premium · $8.25/month, billed yearly

$99
a year if you keep it · $8.25/mo

Not cancelling today? Put it in your calendar.

Tell us when Bark renews and download a calendar reminder that lands two days before, with this guide and the direct cancellation page inside. Nothing is stored - the file is yours.

Works with Apple, Google and Outlook calendars. Your renewal date shows in Bark's billing settings.

Refunds, downgrades, pausing and your data

Four questions people ask before they cancel
Can I get my money back?

Bark's terms state that no refunds are provided. Apple-billed subscriptions must request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com.

No refunds
Is there a cheaper way to stay?

You can change your plan or cancel at any time. Intermediate labels for switching Bark Jr and Bark Premium are not published. After cancellation, the July 2026 cancel help says access lasts until the end of the paid period, while the May 2025 terms say services terminate on the cancellation date.

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Can I pause instead of cancel?

Card-billed accounts in good standing can pause for 1, 2 or 3 months, starting immediately or on a chosen future date. Features are unavailable during the pause, and unpausing early requires contacting support. Apple-billed plans are managed by Apple, not Bark.

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What happens to my account data?

When the account closes, payment information is deleted immediately and other data is deleted after 15 days, or sooner if you email [email protected]. You can reactivate later by logging in. A verified identity request removes data from active systems and backups within 15 days of confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers checked with the steps above
Where do I cancel Bark?

From the logged-in account, scroll to Cancel my account. Apple in-app subscriptions must be cancelled in Apple Subscriptions.

When does Bark access end?

The July 2026 cancel help says access lasts until the end of the paid subscription period. The May 2025 terms say services terminate on the date they are cancelled.

Does Bark refund unused time?

The terms say no refunds are provided. Apple purchases use Apple's refund process.

Can I pause Bark?

Card-billed accounts in good standing can pause for 1, 2 or 3 months. Apple-billed plans are managed by Apple.

Is Bark the same as BarkBox?

No. Bark at bark.us is parental monitoring. BarkBox at barkbox.com is a pet subscription.