Kids phones compared
These guides review and compare phones built for children. Each one sets plans, prices and parental controls side by side, so you see the right fit for your child at a glance.
- Bark Phone review: what parents get and what it costs
The Bark Phone costs $946 over 24 months on Starter and $1,186 to $2,146 on Advanced, before tax (Bark). Parents get alerts with flagged snippets, not every message (Bark). Trustpilot rates Bark's products 1.7 out of 5. It fits a locked-down smartphone that loosens as your child grows. For no apps at all, skip it.
- Gabb vs Bark Phone: costs, controls and limits compared
Gabb and Bark cost about the same over 24 months: $999.75 for a Gabb Phone 4 on Standard and $946 for a Bark Phone on Starter, before tax. Gabb has no open app store or browser; Bark can allow Google Play on Advanced plans. Want it closed for good? Pick Gabb. Want room to grow? Pick Bark.