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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. Mobile Phone Accessory Shop
  3. Mobile Phone Shop
  4. Cloud storage service
  5. Music shop
  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.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Gabb customer service is excellent

The Gabb customer service is excellent. They were fast on their response, and their directions were easy to follow.

17 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear our team was able to respond quickly and provide clear instructions. We really appreciate you being part of the Gabb family!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Set up not as quick as I thought

The is some lag on setting up from parent phone app and connecting with the watch. Think we will like it now that everything is connected

17 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad to hear everything is connected now and that you’re feeling good about it overall. A little lag during setup can happen, but it should smooth out once everything is up and running. If you notice anything ongoing, feel free to reach out. We’re happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love ot is kid safe and flags…

I love ot is kid safe and flags inappropriate message. I can see where my child is and control contacts.

16 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you for sharing! We’re so glad you’re loving the safety features. Being able to flag inappropriate messages, see your child’s location, and manage contacts are all designed to give you peace of mind. We appreciate you being part of the Gabb family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied with Gabb Products

Gabb products have been great. We got our daughter a watch and now have upgraded to a phone 4. Customer Service has always been super helpful troubleshooting any issues. Very polite Customer service and knowledgeable of technical setup etc. Pleased with the tracking aspect of the products and helps us to feel at ease that our daughter is ok.

17 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you so much for your kind words! We love hearing that your family has had a great experience, from the watch to the Gabb Phone 4. It’s awesome to know our support team has been helpful and that the tracking features give you peace of mind. We truly appreciate you being part of the Gabb family!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Three Gabb watches with problems

I have three watches on my account for my children. All three watches have some sort of issue. One of the watches I've had Two warranty replacements while another is on its first. The one I've had the longest and is out of warranty is having battery issues. The battery does not last the school day. Two of them shut off whole my kids are at school and they have issues turning them back on because they won't turn on like they should. Gabb tells me to hold the power button for 30 seconds and cant get 7yr olds to do that. Terrible products, I'll be canceling all 3 lines.

17 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Hi Fabian! We’re really sorry to hear about the issues you’ve been experiencing. We weren’t able to locate an account under your information, but we’d love to help get this resolved. Please reach out to us via DM and mention your review. Our team will work with you directly to troubleshoot and find a solution. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Upgrading device success

Upgrading device success! We upgraded from the Gabb smartwatch to a Gabb Phone 4. It was very simple to do, and my daughter loves her new phone! It’s everything I expected for her as her first phone (10yo).

13 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

We love hearing this! We're so glad you and your daughter are loving the device. Thank you for being part of our Gabb family.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

So far so good

So far so good, only had it a few days but did notice that you need to charge every night otherwise the battery dies. That is the reason for the 2 star deduction. My son is still getting use to having a phone for only calling/ texting. He has an iPad that he uses mostly for games/ other activities (no social media).

13 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad things have been going well so far and that your son is getting used to using the phone for calling and texting. Most families do find that charging the device overnight keeps it ready for the next day. We will be reaching out to you with some battery optimization tips and tricks! We really appreciate your feedback and are happy to have you as part of the Gabb family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great phone

Great phone. Great service. I highly recommend using the Gabb phone and service.

13 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you so much for the recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying both the Gabb phone and our service. We really appreciate you being part of the Gabb family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It makes us feel safer.

Thought the battery life was short at first, but I believe it's because the phone service at my child's school is spotty so it's always trying to connect but we bought it for use at her next school which is middle school. Getting a phone for a child is just a bad decision flat out, this is not a phone, it's a tool. It keeps her safer, its good decision making. We are to trust in God first but that doesn't mean we are to live unprepared and recklessly.

ALSO, the Gabb team is top notch. They were all over it when they heard of my first impression with the battery life and they were willing to do the work to make it right. They are doing a good thing, it seems like a healthy business.

Thank you!

8 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

We're sorry to hear you're having issues with the battery. We'd love to check out what's going on and help. We've just reached out!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Huge fan of text support!

Having a text support line is extremely helpful- not having to wait on a phone call while navigating the app. I’ve had some minor issues this first week with setup etc and everyone I’ve texted with from support has been super helpful and has been able to help overcome the issues. Grateful for this product!

13 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re glad to hear our text support has made things easier and that our team was able to help you through setup. We really appreciate you trusting Gabb and are happy to have you as part of our community!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

The customer service rep was helpful and patient.

13 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you for sharing! We’re glad to hear our customer service team was able to help and provide a patient experience. We appreciate your feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

I was having trouble getting our upgraded watch to sync up to our current account and the online chat was clear concise and quick to answer making the whole set up much easier!

12 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Hi Ashley, thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so glad our support team was able to help get your upgraded watch synced and make the setup process easier. If you ever need anything else, we’re always here to help. 💙

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am having a pretty great experience…

I am having a pretty great experience thus far. I do believe the software will improve overtime. Appears that the watch needs to do updates often, which is a sign they’re making improvements, but also in between the updates there are issues with functionality via the Gabb application/watch. Looking forward to seeing how their devices improve overtime time.

2 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Hi Kourtney, thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear things have been going well overall. You’re absolutely right that the frequent updates are part of our efforts to keep improving the watch and the Gabb app. We appreciate your patience as we continue to make enhancements, and we’re grateful for your support along the way!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The phone is great

The phone is great. It came quickly and was easy to set up. The only downside is that the two apps for parent controls is a little confusing

9 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Hi Devon, thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear the phone arrived quickly and was easy to set up. We appreciate your feedback about the parent control apps and understand how having two can feel a bit confusing. Feedback like this helps us as we continue working to improve the experience for parents. Thanks again for sharing!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I just got here

26 February 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thanks for being here! Based on your rating, we’d love to learn more about your experience and see how we can make things right. Please reach out to us through Facebook or Instagram DMs so we can help. We hope to hear from you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Replacement watch

I needed to replace my child’s watch and the process was very easy and smooth. The replacement watch came in very quickly!

9 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

We are so happy to hear this. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate you!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

There aren’t many choices for…

There aren’t many choices for child-safe phones, but Gabb covers most of the bases. The upper-age option allows our teen to have many more apps and freedom, without sacrificing security. Plus, customer service is dedicated and helpful when needed.

11 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

We are so happy to hear this. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with the user experience…

Very pleased with the user experience of Gabb and Sierra worked very diligently to correct a billing issue - escalating it to the appropriate people and sticking with it until it was resolved. Obviously you never want to have to deal with that but when you do, it’s nice to have caring, attentive folks working on your behalf. 11/10 would recommend Gabb customer service

2 March 2026
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Reply from Gabb

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re sorry you had to deal with a billing issue, but we’re really glad Sierra was able to help get it resolved and stick with it until everything was taken care of. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to her! Thanks for recommending Gabb Customer Service. We truly appreciate it.

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