Gabb Watch 3e vs. Apple Watch
Kids need watches that are especially designed for them, not adult smartwatches retrofitted with parental controls. We've compared Gabb Watch with Apple Watch SE to help you see the difference.
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Gabb Watch 3e
Apple Watch
GPS Tracking1 & Geofencing
GPS Tracking & Geofencing
Activity Tracker
Step tracking + Gabb Go rewards
Activity Tracker
Advanced fitness & activity tracking
Message Monitoring
AI scanning & alerts
Message Monitoring
No native message monitoring
Stranger communication risk
Very low (parent-approved contacts only)
Stranger communication risk
Higher depending on settings & apps
Focus Mode
Simple
Focus Mode
Complex
Screentime temptation
Lower
Screentime temptation
Higher
App Store
App Store
Possible social media access
Possible social media access
Possible through apps & services
Possible internet access
Possible internet access
Possible depending on configuration
Device cost
$149.99*
Device cost
$249-629.00 (optional 1 year financing)
Carrier activation fee
$30*
Carrier activation fee
$30-40 Verizon/AT&T/T-mobile
Wireless subscription
$13*
Wireless subscription
$10-15 Verizon/AT&T/T-mobile
Comparison based on publicly available product information as of May 29, 2026. Features and pricing subject to change.
Reviews reflect individual experiences. Results may vary.
Why Gabb Watch 3e is designed differently for kids.
Gabb Watch 3e is designed specifically for kids — purpose-built with GPS tracking, Safe Zones, and parent-managed contacts, without the social media, open internet, or adult features that other smartwatches include. At $149.99*, it offers kids-focused features that Apple Watch SE and most other smartwatches don’t provide, at a more accessible price point.
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* Requires an active Gabb service plan. $30 activation fee applies. Contract-term plans subject to early termination fee. See Terms and Conditions for full terms.
1 GPS location updates approximately every 15 minutes. Accuracy subject to connectivity, battery, and device conditions. SOS button contacts a designated parent or guardian. Does not call 911.