Gabb Watch vs Verizon Gizmo Watch: which is right for your child?
By Jason, father of two · Facts checked October 2026
We compared Gabb Watch and Verizon Gizmo Watch using each maker's official specs, checked October 2026. They differ on camera and carrier. Choose Gabb Watch if you'd rather it had no camera. Choose Verizon Gizmo Watch if you want video calling (per 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
| Gabb Watch | Verizon Gizmo Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Open web browser | No | No |
| Web risk (our rating) | None, per the maker | None, per the maker |
| Camera (differs) | No | Video calling, per Verizon |
| Needs a parent iPhone | No | No |
| Can call emergency services (911) | No | No |
| Carrier (differs) | Standalone Gabb plan | Verizon only |
| Starting hardware (differs) | ~$229.99 | ~$179.99 |
| Plan from (differs) | ~$12.99/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
Gabb Watch
- No camera, internet browser, or social media, and no traditional, addictive games, per Gabb
- Up to 100 parent-approved contacts and GPS with Safe Zones, per Gabb
- Water-resistant (IP68), per Gabb
- Per Gabb, it needs a Gabb cellular plan, and most Gabb devices work only on the Gabb network
- Per Gabb, the SOS button contacts your designated parent or guardian only, Gabb Watches cannot call 911, and GPS refreshes about every 15 minutes
Pricing: Per Gabb, the watch is about $230 plus a one-time $30 activation fee, on a standalone Gabb plan from about $13/mo with a 2-year contract (about $15/mo for 1 year, or about $18/mo with no contract). Gabb lists an early termination fee of $150 plus taxes if you cancel before the end of the 2-year term, or $100 plus taxes on the 1-year term, and says the fee decreases month by month later in the contract. Checked October 2026.
View at GabbVerizon 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 Gabb Watch and Verizon Gizmo Watch?
We compared Gabb Watch and Verizon Gizmo Watch using each maker's official specs, checked October 2026. They differ on camera and carrier. Choose Gabb Watch if you'd rather it had no camera. Choose Verizon Gizmo Watch if you want video calling (per Verizon).
Which carriers do Gabb Watch and Verizon Gizmo Watch work with?
Gabb Watch: Standalone Gabb plan. Verizon Gizmo Watch: Verizon only.
How much do Gabb Watch and Verizon Gizmo Watch cost?
Gabb Watch: Per Gabb, the watch is about $230 plus a one-time $30 activation fee, on a standalone Gabb plan from about $13/mo with a 2-year contract (about $15/mo for 1 year, or about $18/mo with no contract). Gabb lists an early termination fee of $150 plus taxes if you cancel before the end of the 2-year term, or $100 plus taxes on the 1-year term, and says the fee decreases month by month later in the contract. (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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