The phone for kids that outperforms Gabb phone, available in Canada
- Packed with safety features
- Multiple phone models for every budget
- Popular apps with safety ratings







Get more features than Gabb, without compromising safety

1,200+ popular apps, rated for safety

No social media
No web browser
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Compare Pinwheel to Gabb
Pinwheel combines peace of mind for you with sleek, modern phone models for your child.Pinwheel offers free standard shipping to all provinces in Canada.
Phones kids love,
with peace of mind for parents
Choose high-quality models from Samsung, Motorola and Google Pixel and more.
- 6.6” HD+ Infinity display
- Triple 50MP cameras
- 128GB Memory; 4GB RAM
Great starter phone
- 6.5” Immersive HD+ display
- 50MP rear camera with Quad Pixel
- 64GB Memory; 4GM RAM
Stylish and affordable
- 6.6” Infinity-V display
- 50MP triple lens camera
- 64GM Memory; 4GB RAM
Premium finish and 5G capability
- 6.1" Full High Definition OLED smooth scrolling display
- 64MP wide; 13MP ultrawide rear cameras
- 128GB Memory; 8GB RAM
Exceptional photo quality
Choose your carrier
Pinwheel phones work on most major Canadian networks. Simply get a SIM card from your provider and insert into the phone.


See why thousands of parents are choosing Pinwheel over Gabb phones



Pinwheel vs. Gabb Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pinwheel available in Canada?
Yes! Pinwheel offers free standard shipping from our warehouse in Vancouver.
Gabb is not available in Canada.
What apps are available on Pinwheel that I can't get on Gabb?
Pinwheel's App Library contains more than 1,200 vetted apps with in-depth safety ratings, including popular apps like Duolingo, Google Classroom and Maps and Spotify.
No busy parent has the time or energy to evaluate every app, so Pinwheel's dedicated app team provides easy-to-understand ratings for each app in the library, along with what you need to know before adding an app to your child's phone.
Gabb includes a limited number of apps (less than 100), many of which are proprietary to Gabb, like Gabb Music and maps. Gabb doesn't allow adding most outside apps.
How can I see my child's text messages and call history?
Parents and caregivers can remotely view a child's entire text and call history on Pinwheel's Caregiver Portal from their own device. Even if a child deletes a text message, it will still show up on the portal for the parent.
Does Pinwheel allow social media?
While parents can choose to download nearly any app, social media and adult apps are not allowed.
How can I manage who my child can communicate with?
With Pinwheel, nobody can call or text the phone who isn't on the Safelist of approved contacts. Parents can limit the phone to emergency contacts at school and at night, but enable friends, family, coaches, or neighbors during other modes. Once your child is ready, you can give them the ability to manage their own contacts.
Gabb has a proprietary algorithm to block callers, so strangers could still get through. Gabb states that more than 90% of unwanted calls and texts are block, versus 100% on Pinwheel.
What cellular carriers can I use?
Choose any major Canadian cellular carrier. Simply get a SIM card from the when you sign up for a plan and insert it into the phone.
How can I manage my child's screen time?
For a Pinwheel, caregivers can schedule when their kids can use specific features. Modes like "school mode," "everything mode," and "family time mode" change every app, contact, and routine on the phone to lock or unlock features, contacts and apps depending on the time of day.
The only mode on the Gabb phone is full access to everything on the phone. You can't turn off calls and texts during school or bedtime, change it to an "emergency contacts only" device, or turn on just the piano practice apps.