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Gabb Watch 3e vs. Gizmo Watch

Choosing your child's first connected device is a big decision. Parents want GPS tracking1, easy parental controls, and safe communication—without social media, an internet browser, or addictive apps. Here's how the two most popular kids smartwatches stack up.

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Watch Feature Comparison

picture of a gabb watch 3e with a white style band showing the normal home screen
photo of a blue gizmo watch

Gabb Watch 3e

Gizmo Watch 3

GPS tracking1 & geofencing

GPS tracking & geofencing

Focus Mode

Focus Mode

Activity Tracker

Track Steps

Activity Tracker

Track Steps

Incentive to wear & charge

Healthy-Habit Digital Pet

Incentive to wear & charge

None

Parent managed contacts

100

Parent managed contacts

20

Group texting

Group texting

Message monitoring

AI Scanning & Alerts

Message monitoring

Camera

Camera

Video calls

Video calls

Watch customization

20+ wallpapers & 10 themes

Watch customization

14 wallpapers & 2 themes

Discounted refurbished option

Discounted refurbished option

Device cost

$149.99*

Device cost

$149.99

Carrier activation fee

$30*

Carrier activation fee

$40

Comparison based on publicly available product information as of May 29, 2026. Features and pricing subject to change.

Gabb Watch 3e Reviews

Reviews reflect individual experiences. Results may vary.

Here's how Gabb Watch 3e stacks up.

Gabb Watch 3e and the Verizon Gizmo Watch are two of the most popular kids smartwatches available. Both run on their own cellular plans, but Gabb goes further where it counts. With 100 parent-managed contacts (vs. Gizmo’s 20), built-in AI message monitoring, and a lower activation fee, Gabb gives parents more visibility and control. Gabb Go gives kids a real reason to wear and charge their watch every day. And with voice-to-text and multiple keyboard options, Gabb Watch 3e grows with your child—meeting them at their age and stage.

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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 depends on GPS signal, cellular connectivity, battery level, and device conditions. Not a real-time or continuous monitoring service.