Every parent dreads that moment: your child needs a phone, but handing them a smartphone feels like giving them the keys to the entire internet. Gabb builds phones and watches designed from the ground up for kids — no web browser, no social media, no app store — just calling, texting, GPS tracking, a camera, and a handful of safe preloaded apps.^1
Founded in 2018 by Stephen Dalby, a father of eight who "just didn't feel comfortable with the options that were out there," Gabb has grown into one of the most recognized names in kid-safe tech.^2 Their product lineup scales with age: the Gabb Watch 3e (ages 5–12) is a GPS-enabled smartwatch with calling and texting, the Gabb Phone 4 (ages 9–14) is a fully locked-down smartphone, and the Gabb Phone 4 Pro (ages 13–18) adds parent-approved apps for teens ready for more responsibility.^1 All devices run on the nation's most reliable wireless network with unlimited talk and text.^1
SafeWise named the Gabb Phone 4 Pro the "Easiest to use" and "Most user-friendly" kids phone in their 2026 Best Phones for Kids guide after hands-on testing of 11 models.^3 Gabb also launched Gabb Music, a kid-safe music streaming service that earned a TIME Best Inventions 2025 Special Mention.^4 The company's nonprofit arm, Gabb For Good, provides free safe tech to families in need.^1
Why Families Love It"The Gabb Phone has filled a void in the cellphone industry that desperately needed filling. Kids today have a need to be connected, but big tech industries have failed children and their families by not providing legitimately safe options!" — Ashley M., Seattle, WA^5
"I don't have to worry and can focus on doing real-life stuff. The camera app is great for grabbing videos of skate tricks." — Dylan, Gabb Phone User^5
"We talk a lot about how to be innovative and relevant in the world, without taking on the ways of this world. The Gabb watch has been a great addition to fulfilling this standard." — Chris L., verified reviewer^6
Notable- SafeWise "Most User-Friendly" Kids Phone, 2026^3
- Gabb Music earned TIME Best Inventions 2025 Special Mention^4
- Catholic counselors and churches actively partner with Gabb to bring safe tech to families and schools^7
- Gabb For Good nonprofit provides free devices to families in need^1
- Over 1,500 reviews with a 4.6-star average on gabb.com^6
- Leadership includes former Disney, Sony, and Ancestry executives^8
Platforms: Gabb Watch (ages 5–12), Gabb Phone 4 (ages 9–14), Gabb Phone 4 Pro (ages 13–18) Pricing: Device purchase + monthly service plan (unlimited talk and text)
