Rugged 3

$125 WAS ~~$249~~

4.7 stars (272 reviews)

A durable smartphone for active kids who want a powerful smartphone with extra protection from drops, dirt and water.

Now 50% off with purchase of a quarterly or annual subscription.

Dirt and water resistant
5.5” Waterdrop screen
20MP Dual Rear Camera, 8MP Front Selfie Camera
Octo-core processor with 4GB RAM
64GB Memory
5080mAh battery + 10W fast charging (USB-C)
Unlock with fingerprint or face recognition
Not compatible with AT&T, Verizon or 5G

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Complete remote access to your child’s phone means complete peace of mind for you

Safelist blocks 100% of strangers and spam

Monitor text messages remotely

See app safety ratings before installing

No social media or adult apps

Set schedules for contacts and apps

Locate your child

The Caregiver Portal gives you visibility into your child's digital life

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$17.99

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$49.99

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$174.99
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Choose your Pinwheel. Choose your cell carrier.

Pinwheel is the only phone designed for kids and teens that allows you to choose your cellular provider. You can add Pinwheel to your family plan, or choose an affordable one from our partners.

Why thousands of families trust us to help navigate their technology journey

It doesn't have social media. It doesn't have an Internet browser.

But it does have apps that have been selected by you and vetted by the Pinwheel team. It looks just like a regular Android phone and has been great for my teenage daughters."

Krystyn H

Someone FINALLY DID IT!

I can honestly say I’ve never been more impressed with a smartphone built for kids. This one has a HIGHLY curated list of apps you can approve, and set different modes throughout the day to open up different types of apps like music at night or reading during school. You HAVE to check this one out if you are in the market.

Sarah Kimmel, Tech Expert

Great phone first phone for kids!

I really love this phone for my 11 year old. I had a recent issue (most likely my own user error) and customer service gladly fixed it for me! So far the product and the customer service has been great!

Kristina Burrow

Love, love, love Pinwheel!

I love pinwheel for my children! The customer service is outstanding! Literally, the best ever. I have yet to have a problem that they don't solve in 5 minutes. The phone is fabulous for kids. You choose what apps, what contacts and what times they can use the phone. No web browser at all! But data or WIFI that works with gps apps, banking apps, school apps and more! Seriously, 100% satisfied with the phone, the company, the customer service!

Marie Ballif

She said it was her best birthday ever!

Thank you for creating a phone for our tween kids and working so hard on a product both parents and kids want! It’s the perfect phone for my 10 year old. 💗. Thank you for shipping it in time for her birthday!!

Kimber Carothers

Such a wonderful way for kids to learn how to use a smart phone, with parent peace of mind

We have had Pinwheel phones for our two girls (ages 9 and 12) for 3 years now. They have been such a wonderful way for them to learn how to use a smart phone, while allowing us the peace of mind and control that they are not accessing inappropriate apps or content. As a psychologist and parent, I have been so impressed with the apps availability, I love that they can’t get on social media apps, and I have found Pinwheel customer service to be highly responsive and easy to work with when problems arise. Strongly recommend these phones for kids and teens of all ages!!!

Katie Zilm