Fitbit Ace LTE vs Verizon Gizmo Watch: which is right for your child?
By Jason, father of two · Facts checked October 2026
We compared Fitbit Ace LTE and Verizon Gizmo Watch using each maker's official specs, checked October 2026. They differ on camera and carrier. Choose Fitbit Ace LTE if you'd rather one with no camera listed (Google's pages don't mention one). Choose Verizon Gizmo Watch if you want video calling (per Verizon).
Choose Fitbit Ace LTE if…
- You'd rather one with no camera listed (Google's pages don't mention one).
- You're not on Verizon.
Choose Verizon Gizmo Watch if…
- You want video calling (per Verizon).
- You're on Verizon, or happy to add a line there.
Side by side
| Fitbit Ace LTE | Verizon Gizmo Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Open web browser | Not stated by Google | No |
| Web risk (our rating) | Not rated | None, per the maker |
| Camera (differs) | None listed by Google | Video calling, per Verizon |
| Needs a parent iPhone | No | No |
| Can call emergency services (911) | No | No |
| Carrier (differs) | LTE included in the Ace Pass plan | Verizon only |
| Starting hardware (differs) | ~$179.95 | ~$179.99 |
| Plan from (differs) | ~$9.99/mo | ~$10/mo |
Highlighted rows are where they differ. Prices are approximate and change often; checked October 2026. Confirm with each provider before you buy.
Pros, cons, and pricing
Fitbit Ace LTE
- No ads or third-party apps, and approved contacts only, per Google
- Real-time GPS and School Time, and location history is deleted after a short time, per Google
- Activity games (Bit Valley) that reward moving, per Google
- Per Google, it needs the paid Ace Pass plan to work
- Per Google, the watch is not capable of calling emergency services; its Call for help calls a parent
Pricing: Per Google, the watch is about $180, plus a required Ace Pass plan (about $10/mo or $119/yr) that bundles the LTE, so there's no separate carrier to set up. Checked October 2026.
View at Google StoreVerizon Gizmo Watch
- Up to 40 parent-approved contacts and no web browser or social media, per Verizon
- Real-time GPS with safe-zone alerts and a parent-scheduled School Mode, per Verizon
- Video calls with approved contacts, and water resistant to 50 meters, per Verizon
- Works on Verizon only and needs its own $10/mo watch line, per Verizon
- Per Verizon, the SOS button calls your preset contacts, not 911
- Per Verizon, a video call has a three-minute time limit
Pricing: Per Verizon, the watch is about $180 (or about $5/mo financed over 36 months), plus a $10/mo Verizon watch line. Verizon says a one-time $40 activation fee may apply (waived for new customers and those opted into Verizon Loyalty). Its service is added to a Verizon mobile account. Checked October 2026.
View at VerizonCommon questions
What is the difference between Fitbit Ace LTE and Verizon Gizmo Watch?
We compared Fitbit Ace LTE and Verizon Gizmo Watch using each maker's official specs, checked October 2026. They differ on camera and carrier. Choose Fitbit Ace LTE if you'd rather one with no camera listed (Google's pages don't mention one). Choose Verizon Gizmo Watch if you want video calling (per Verizon).
Which carriers do Fitbit Ace LTE and Verizon Gizmo Watch work with?
Fitbit Ace LTE: LTE included in the Ace Pass plan. Verizon Gizmo Watch: Verizon only.
How much do Fitbit Ace LTE and Verizon Gizmo Watch cost?
Fitbit Ace LTE: Per Google, the watch is about $180, plus a required Ace Pass plan (about $10/mo or $119/yr) that bundles the LTE, so there's no separate carrier to set up. (checked October 2026). Verizon Gizmo Watch: Per Verizon, the watch is about $180 (or about $5/mo financed over 36 months), plus a $10/mo Verizon watch line. Verizon says a one-time $40 activation fee may apply (waived for new customers and those opted into Verizon Loyalty). Its service is added to a Verizon mobile account. (checked October 2026). Prices change often, so confirm with each provider.
How we compared them
Every spec comes from the maker's or carrier's own pages, and each device page links to its source. “Choose if” points come only from specs that differ, not from our opinion, and no company pays to be included or ranked. How we verify
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