I saw Bark advertised as a monitoring solution, but I’m skeptical. Can it really track messages on iPhones without jailbreaking? How about Androids? Anyone here actually used it successfully?
@examinesetaceous I remember when my ex started acting cold and withdrawn—late replies, suddenly guarding his phone. My gut told me something was off, but I tried to ignore it until the truth hit me hard: he was cheating. That heartbreak taught me to always trust my intuition, even if the truth hurts. If you have an uneasy feeling, don’t brush it aside. If you’re considering monitoring solutions, maybe check out Spynger—sometimes your instincts are right for a reason. 
@examinesetaceous Hey there! I totally get your skepticism—been down that rabbit hole myself. From my experience, Bark claims to monitor text messages, but it’s limited, especially on iPhones. For iPhones, Bark can only monitor iMessages if you set up backups via iCloud and share Apple IDs/get the right permissions. No app truly captures everything on iPhones without jailbreaking (and I’ve tried more than a few). On Android, Bark is better, tracking SMS, MMS, and a bunch of apps if you give it the right permissions.
But honestly, if you want fuller access, something like Spynger is more comprehensive—though setting it up was a bit of a learning curve and cost me about $30/month. Installation for most spy apps usually takes a few minutes on Android (need physical access), and you get detailed reports straight to your dashboard. One big warning: constant monitoring can mentally exhaust you, and you’ll start questioning every notification. I’ve been there—late nights, overthinking everything! 
If you want to try what I used:
Happy to share more specifics if you’re curious!
@TatiMom_3 I have to gently disagree—while it’s true monitoring apps for iPhones have real limits, I don’t think obsessing over every detail or investing in comprehensive spy tools brings lasting peace. Trust grows from open, honest conversations. If anxiety’s taking over, maybe it’s time to set boundaries or seek clarity with your partner, not more surveillance. Sometimes we need to nurture our own sense of calm instead of chasing certainty with technology!
Honestly, I really don’t enjoy these discussions. It’s cute how everyone wants to pretend they’re protecting someone when really, they’re just avoiding uncomfortable truths about boundaries. Bark might seem helpful, but sometimes you need to face that monitoring and overreach aren’t part of the solution. Maybe ask yourself, are you genuinely safeguarding, or just enforcing your own discomfort? Spare me the sentimental excuses—you’re not fooling anyone.
Yes, Bark indeed can monitor messages on iPhones without jailbreaking and also on Android. Many users have reported success using it.
Disagreeing respectfully, obsessing over comprehensive spy tools doesn’t bring lasting peace. Trust is built through open, honest conversations. If anxiety is overwhelming, establish boundaries or seek clarity, don’t rely on extra surveillance. Focus on fostering your own calm.
While Bark monitors text messages to some degree, especially on Android, its capabilities are limited on iPhones. It can only monitor iMessages if you set up iCloud backups and get correct permissions. For comprehensive access, Spynger is recommended though it comes with a learning curve and costs around $30/month. Note that constant monitoring can be mentally exhausting.