Gabb Phone vs. Bark Phone
Kids deserve a safer smartphone.
We've compared Gabb Phone 4 with Bark Phone™ for you to see the difference.
Phone feature comparison
Comparison based on publicly available product information as of May 5, 2026. Features subject to change.
Gabb Phone 4
Bark Phone
Monthly Cost
$39.991
Monthly Cost
$29 - $79/mo.
Simple Parental Controls
Simple Parental Controls
GPS Location Tracking2
GPS Location Tracking
Monitored Video Calling3
Monitored Video Calling
No social media
No social media
Allows
No internet browser
No internet browser
Allows
Optional Parent-managed Contacts4
Optional Parent-managed Contacts
Flags inappropriate messages5
Flags inappropriate messages
Cleaner music streaming
Cleaner music streaming
Allows music platform with adult content
No addictive games
No addictive games
Allows
Additional device options for older & younger Kids
Additional device options for older & younger Kids
Reviews reflect individual experiences. Results may vary.
Gabb Phone 4 is designed with safety in mind.
Gabb Phone 4 is built as a first phone for kids. It's affordable, and gives kids the right amount of tech without giving them the entire internet in their back pocket. It also helps parents avoid the endless stream of questions: Mom, can I have this app? This game? More screen time?
* 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 Device $149.99. Service plan required: $39.99. One-time $30 activation fee. Early termination fee applies to 12- and 24-month contract plans. See Terms and Conditions for details.
2 GPS location updates approximately every 15 minutes. Accuracy subject to cellular connectivity, battery level, and device conditions. Not a real-time continuous feed.
3 Video calls monitored via periodic screenshots. Content monitoring reduces but does not eliminate exposure to inappropriate content.
4 Parent-managed contacts must be manually enabled in the MyGabb app. By default, contacts are managed by the child.
5 AI-powered content filtering reduces but does not eliminate exposure to inappropriate content. No filter is 100% effective.