The Best Kids GPS Trackers of 2026

Want to keep your little one safe at school, play, and everywhere in between? The best GPS trackers for kids can help you keep tabs on your kiddos and ensure their safety with location tracking.

Gabb Watch 3e is a simple, wearable smartwatch with GPS tracking designed for younger kids (we recommend under age 8), including IP68 water resistance and an ultra-strong Gorilla Glass 3 screen.

The AngelSense GPS tracker was designed for kids with special needs in mind, but is a great screenless GPS option for kids of all abilities. It has two-way talk, a listen-in function, transit alerts, and location updates to pinpoint your child when needed.

The Bark watch is a smarwatch with GPS that has more advanced tracking features than Gabb, like location history and 911-calling for emergencies. With its advanced parental control features, it may be overkill for younger kids.

Our testers consistently describe the Gabb Watch as easy to set up and use. The watch includes must-haves like location tracking, safe zones, reminders, and text and voice communication while blocking unknown contacts and keeping kids off the internet.

Parents tell us the Gabb Watch has a good blend of features for the price, but they think Gabb could improve its parental contacts. One mom felt frustrated she couldn't add her husband to the account and give him the same control and access she had.

For kids, the real highlight of the Gabb Watch is GabbGo — a clever way to motivate kids to do their chores and get off the couch. It's cute, simple, and a big hit with our group of testers. 

Here's how it works: kids earn virtual coins by completing their to-do lists (which you delegate through the parent app) or reaching step goals. They can spend those coins to care for a virtual pet, teach it tricks, and add even more pets (including a T-Rex and a unicorn) to their menagerie.

Gabb periodically releases new pets, which helps keep the game fresh.

AngelSense sends consistent updates throughout your day, so you can feel assured of your child's safety. Check in, listen in, and hold onto your peace of mind while your kids go about their day.

We've tested several generations of the AngelSense tracker, including the AngelSense Watch. Our team has always been impressed by their quality, comfort, and accuracy. The brand also offers a helpful onboarding call to introduce each feature and answer any questions you may have

We like the variety of alerts AngelSense can send, including transit alerts that tell you when your child is on the bus or in a car, how fast they're going, and when they're expected to arrive. You can also set up safe zones and get notified when your child leaves that area, but AngelSense takes a lot of the guesswork out of this by intelligently analyzing your child's routine and sending you alerts when they leave a particular place earlier or later than usual.

During our testing period, we appreciated the consistent updates that AngelSense sent throughout the day via push notification, text, and email. AngelSense logs location data in a diary so you can see where your kid has been throughout the day.  We found the AngelSense parent app easy to use thanks to intuitive navigation.

AngelSense’s great features do come at a price, however. Plans start around $45 and go up from there depending on whether you pay up front or in installments. You don't have to pay for the device itself, but there's an activation fee of $19 or $59 depending on the plan. 

The combination of GPS tracking and online protection makes Bark Watch a standout choice for families who want more than just a communication device — it’s a true safety companion.

Our parent testers loved the Bark Watch and often praised its thorough parental controls, attention-grabbing alerts, and accurate GPS tracking. Testers initially criticized the parent app because it was difficult to find certain settings, but the app has since been updated and is now significantly easier to navigate. 

Parents say most features are geared toward kids about 9 and up, so the watch may seem like overkill for younger kids. 

One important thing to know about the Bark Watch is how it communicates with other devices. Contacts must be parent-approved (as usual), but they don't have to log in to an app to call or message the Bark Watch. This allows kids to connect with each other through their smartwatches or phones, which may not support third-party apps. 

The potential for so much peer-to-peer interaction makes the Bark Watch's cyberbullying protection even more important, and we're glad to see it. 

Gabb is a great wearable option for younger kids willing to wear a watch. It offers accurate location tracking using multiple methods beyond GPS, geofencing, and a mobile app to manage your settings. 

AngelSense is our top pick for a screenless kids' GPS tracker. We love its features for parents and kids with special needs, like the sensory-sensitive design. But it's also a handy device for anyone watching over small children or even older adults. Although its monthly price is the highest of the bunch, that price includes the confidence of constant location updates and quick access to your loved ones. 

So whether you're sending your kids off to school on their own for the first time or going on a family outing together, GPS trackers are handy for parents with youngsters who are too little for their own devices.