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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the products, highlighting their ease of setup and the peace of mind they offer through safe communication and parental controls. Many appreciate the user-friendly experience and the ability to monitor their children's activity, noting the products are a safer alternative to regular phones. The customer service and staff are consistently described as excellent, helpful, and responsive, providing great support for setup and troubleshooting. However, some customers also noted issues with product functionality, such as unresponsive touchscreens, long load times, and problems with calls not going through. A few people mentioned inconsistent answers from customer service or difficulties reaching a human representative on weekends. There were also occasional concerns about battery life and the limitations of certain device features compared to what was expected.

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Product

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User experience

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Customer service

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Staff

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Service

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Based on these reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The set up was easy. I like that you can add more than just a handful of contacts. I like that the text messages come through in my regular messages instead of having to use the app to text. I am very... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

As parents we were really hesitant to get a phone for our kids because of the safety and wellbeing issues that have emerged in recent years. However, with a preteens in the house using my cell phone w... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My son loves the watch and the ability to communicate with his family and friends. We also love the ability to set up his approved contacts, set focus hours, and track where he’s at. The biggest drawb... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The phone we bought had a lot of issues with calls not going through and no way to specifically turn on Wi-Fi calling. However, the customer service staff were excellent in helping us get it all strai... See more

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Company details

  1. Software Company
  2. Cell Phone Accessory Store
  3. Cell Phone Store
  4. Cloud Storage Service
  5. Music Store
  6. Telephone Company

About Gabb

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Gabb is an American technology company that specializes in safe tech for kids and parent education. With kid cell phones and kid smart watches, Gabb offers the solution to digital communication in steps, offering parents peace of mind. Gabb prioritizes the safety and the mental health of children.

Gabb offers a safer, simpler mobile experience designed specifically for kids. With a focus on essential communication features, Gabb devices block access to the internet and harmful apps.

Gabb Wireless devices were intended to provide a basic, locked down alternative to adult smartphones with features such as calling and texting parent-approved contacts, GPS tracking, safe zones, and SOS alerts. At the same time, they lack features such as internet browsing, social media access, and app stores.

Gabb devices have safety built in with their own operating system. This sets them apart from competitors, since they don’t require complicated parental controls to protect kids’ devices. Instead, their devices are locked down from the start.

Gabb’s goal is to provide parents a no stress way to connect with their kids without exposing them to potential risks and distractions associated with unregulated smartphone access.

Gabb’s CEO Nate Randle actively advocates for single parents and safe tech for kids.

Safely Connected

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Giving Peace of Mind for Parents
Gabb is dedicated to providing safe tech that is made for kids. From our kid safe devices, to our safe software solutions in Gabb Messenger and Gabb Music, we are innovating and creating a safe suite of products for families.

Kids Watches and Phones

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"We love our new Gabb phone

"We love our new Gabb phone! Our son is enjoying his new privileges, while we are enjoying peace of mind knowing that he’s not getting exposed to inappropriate content, social media, etc. I also needed some help from Gabb, and their customer service was beyond outstanding!"

March 20, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Hi Megan, thank you so much for sharing this! We love hearing that your family is enjoying the Gabb Phone. It’s wonderful that your son is excited about his new privileges while you’re feeling more at ease. We’re also so glad our support team was able to help when you needed it. That truly means a lot to us. 😊💙

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY GABB

First off the company advertises control settings for the phones that are only avaliable on their watches. My childs phone is constantly being spammed with texts and calls. Customer service or support? LOL thats a joke there is NONE! if your wanting a safer platform for your kids do yourself a favor and steer clear of gabb. Family link on android is much more intuitive and has much better options!

March 22, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

We're sorry this has been your experience! We would love to look into why this is happening and make things right with you. We have just reached out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This has been a great starter phone for…

This has been a great starter phone for my daughter! She loves that she can listen to music and play a few games. We love that she can start to learn independence and how to use a phone while keeping her safe and being able to monitor her activity.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

We're so happy to hear you're loving your Gabb phone! Thank you for your support and for being part of our Gabb family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you, Gabb

I didn’t want my 13yo to have internet access on his phone, and this phone does that more affordably than the Bark phone.

March 19, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Hi Sharron, thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad Gabb is a great fit for your family and provides the peace of mind you’re looking for at an affordable price. 💙

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Okay but a couple things to improve on.

Like the numbers can be entered in the phone. Don’t like that I now need two apps, gabb and gabb messenger. Getting the apps on the phone is difficult and it’s hard to navigate through the apps to find ones we like.

March 19, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Hi James! Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate you sharing this! Our team truly values customer feedback, and insights like yours help us continue to improve the experience. We think you brought up a great point. We’ll be reaching out to you directly to discuss this further and see how we can help make things easier for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received my device the next day

I received my device the next day. The instructions for activation were straight forward and clear. The Gabb 4 contains all of the capabilities we were looking for. My kids are enjoying the worship music most of all!

March 20, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Hey, Ashley! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad your device arrived quickly and that activation was smooth and easy. It’s great to hear the Gabb 4 has everything you were looking for, and we love that your kids are especially enjoying the worship music! If you ever need anything, we’re always here to help. 💙

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service! They walked me through fixing my problem.

March 19, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

That's so great to hear! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Updated review: much better Gabb!

I would give absolutely no stars if I could. Worst Customer Service ever. They sold me a watch that after three months stopped working, and so I asked them to send me a replacement and they refused. After spending over 3 1/2 hours on the phone with customer service trying to resolve the issue, they still refused to send me a replacement Watch. So I told him I wanted to cancel the service, and they told me there is a $173 cancellation Charge. How can this company even exist with such terrible customer service? Never again. Such a shame, I was a Gabb customer for a few years, but I will never recommend them again.

*****Update 4/2026:******
I have upgraded my previous review from 1 to 4 stars because Gabb finally got back to me and rectified the situation.
I appreciate that they did finally resolve the issue, but I wish I wouldn’t have had to jump through so many hoops to get there.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Hi Leandra! We’re really sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share it. We definitely want to help get this resolved and understand what happened with your watch and account. Our team will be reaching out to personally to work with you personally to address your concerns. We truly value your time as a Gabb customer and want to make this right.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great experience!

Good overall. The basic plan helps with safety and communication.

March 17, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear the basic plan is helping with both safety and communication; that’s exactly what we aim for. We appreciate you being part of the Gabb family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Upgrade to Gabb phone 4

I just recently upgraded my daughter’s Gabb Watch to a Gabb phone 4. It was super easy to move her line over and when I did have a question and I called the customer service they were super helpful to help us.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you for sharing! We’re so glad the upgrade to the Gabb Phone 4 was easy and that our customer service team was able to help when you had questions. We’re happy to have you and your daughter as part of the Gabb family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering and Recieving

Before I ordered, I needed to get a hold of customer service. They were friendly and extremely helpful! My devices came in the mail in a timely fashion. My kids are enjoying them and I have a piece of mind that they are safe as they learn to communicate through technology!

March 18, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad our team was able to help you before ordering and that everything arrived quickly. It’s wonderful to hear your kids are enjoying their devices and that you have peace of mind while they learn to use technology safely. We appreciate you being part of the Gabb family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have a teen who was using porn on…

I have a teen who was using porn on social media and had men contacting her. Gabb has given me such peace of mind and the ability to sleep at night. Gabb is the only way to go. Protect your children. They are God's greatest gift to us.

March 19, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you for sharing your experience. We can only imagine how difficult that situation must have been. We’re so glad Gabb has been able to provide you with peace of mind and help create a safer space for your child. Your trust means everything to us, and we’re grateful to be part of supporting families like yours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far very happy with the service

So far very happy with the service , phone is nice , definitely a better option for children. Love the safety features. Customer service has been on point as well and very much appreciated

March 19, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you’re happy with the phone, its safety features, and the support you’ve received from our team. It means a lot to us to be part of providing a safer option for kids; we truly appreciate your support!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Too early to tell really.

Only had it 36 hours so far. It’s been mostly good but once when I was showing my child how to make a phone call, it simply would not make the call. As if it had a mind of its own, it would just end the call before it started ringing.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you for giving Gabb a try and for sharing your early experience, Jamie! We’re glad to hear it’s been mostly good so far, but we’re sorry about the calling issue; that definitely shouldn’t happen. Sometimes a quick refresh or reconnect can help, but our team would be happy to take a closer look and make sure everything is working as it should. We appreciate your feedback and are here for you every step of the way!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service and service!

Customer service reached out to check on my delivery. I had received a broken watch band and they replaced it right away and with no hassle. Highly recommend this company. So far we are very please with our watches and services.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you so much for your kind words, Amber! We’re glad our team could quickly resolve the issue with your watchband and make things right. It means a lot to hear you’re happy with both our products and service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and support!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great safe tech!

After a few years with a watch she now has a Gabb 4 phone! So thankful for this safe tech and they have great support was having issues with set up and was able to get it all sorted out with the bot chat and they followed back up with me first thing this morning to take sure it’s all good and it was!

March 18, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

We’re so happy to hear your child was ready to move up to a phone, how exciting! 🎉 Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience. It truly means a lot to us. 💙

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy mom…

The set up of the phone has been pretty easy. The phone is for communication with my son and not having to worry about his access to the internet for anything inappropriate. I love that he does not have access to social media.

March 17, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

That's exactly what we are here for, a safer way to stay connected! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Customer Service Experience I Have Ever Had

The watch that was sent to me couldn't be paired to my account. By the time I called tech support, I was ready to cancel my plan and go with another company. Then I got on the phone with Lacee. She was very professional and so kind! She made a frustrating experience into a surprisingly pleasant one. My situation ran over the course of several days. She was so patient, and kept every correspondence light and friendly. Lacee promptly sent me a replacement as soon as she could tell that there was nothing that could be done. She also credited my account for the time missed because of the faulty watch.

March 16, 2026
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Reply from Gabb

We love hearing this, and we're so glad that Lacee took such great care of you! Thanks for giving us another shot and we're so happy you're part of our Gabb family.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Gabb

Hi there Dana! We are so sorry to hear you aren't having a good experience. We would love to address your issues and make this right with you. We will be reaching out to you directly to get this resolved.

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