Pinwheel Phone
Pinwheel · Kids' phone · Prices from Pinwheel (Oct 2026) · check below for today’s
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~$119
approx. to start
~$29.99
/mo to start
Pricing: Per Pinwheel, it comes in three models (about $119, $199, and $299), with cellular service from Pinwheel Wireless about $30/mo, or Pinwheel's subscription alone about $18/mo if you bring your own carrier (that carrier's service is extra). Pinwheel says carrier compatibility varies by model, so check before buying. Prices change often, so confirm the current price at Pinwheel. Checked October 2026.
- Open web browser
- Only if a parent adds one
- Camera
- Yes
- Needs parent iPhone
- No
- Carriers
- Bring your own carrier, Pinwheel Wireless
Pros & cons
Pros
- No web browser, app store, or social media out of the box, per Pinwheel
- Parents approve every app from a curated library, per Pinwheel
- Modes and scheduling, safe-list contacts, and GPS location, per Pinwheel
Cons
- Per Pinwheel, carrier compatibility varies by model (the entry model skips Verizon)
- A parent can add a browser or apps later, per Pinwheel, so 'safe by default' depends on your settings
Setup & lockdown guide
Per Pinwheel, kids use only apps you approve, and Modes schedule which apps and contacts are available (for school or bedtime). Pinwheel says carrier support depends on the model, so confirm compatibility before buying.
How to talk to your child
Tell your child: 'You get a real phone with just the apps we pick together, and we can add more as you show you're ready.'
Want the rules in writing? Print a family agreement to sign together.
Common questions about Pinwheel Phone
Does Pinwheel Phone have a web browser?
Only if a parent adds one, per Pinwheel. Pinwheel says there's no web browser by default, and that when your child is ready for one you can add it from the Google Play Store. Pinwheel doesn't list website filtering of its own; it suggests adding a monitoring app such as Bark along with a browser.
Does Pinwheel Phone need a parent's iPhone?
No. Pinwheel Phone doesn't need a parent iPhone. Per Pinwheel, you control the phone from its Caregiver Portal, in a browser on your computer or phone or in the Caregiver Portal app.
Does Pinwheel Phone have a camera?
Yes. Pinwheel Phone has a camera.
What cell service does Pinwheel Phone use?
Pinwheel Phone: Bring your own carrier, Pinwheel Wireless.
How much does Pinwheel Phone cost?
Per Pinwheel, it comes in three models (about $119, $199, and $299), with cellular service from Pinwheel Wireless about $30/mo, or Pinwheel's subscription alone about $18/mo if you bring your own carrier (that carrier's service is extra). Pinwheel says carrier compatibility varies by model, so check before buying. Checked October 2026.
Verified from official sources
Pinwheel, official product pages
Pinwheel confirms no browser, app store, or social media by default, parent app-approval from a curated library, Modes and scheduling, safe-list contacts, and GPS, on bring-your-own-carrier or Pinwheel Wireless.
Read the sourcePrefer a phone you already own?
Parental-control apps can add filtering, screen-time limits, and alerts to an existing phone.