Gabb Phone 4 Pro Review

With parent-approved apps, clean music streaming, and a closed cellular network, Gabb Phone 4 Pro offers a stress-free smartphone experience for middle and high school parents.
Most teen friendly (Ages 14-18)
Gabb Phone 4 Pro
4 out of 5 stars
4
Starts at$199.99
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    Clean music streaming*
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    Safe messaging
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    Unlimited talk and text
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    Basic version available for ages 9-13
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Image/Group texting
Mobile data
Gabb Music
Starter
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Standard
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Advanced
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*With Advanced Plan.

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Alina Bradford
Feb 03, 2025
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With 20+ years in tech journalism, Alina blends safety expertise with her passion for simplifying technology. Alina is also trained as a first responder and worked as a volunteer firefighter.

The Gabb Phone 4 Pro is a smartphone that parents would design if they could. Specifically designed for teens 14 to 18, this phone provides all of the safety features you can think of, at a price ($199.99) that can work with the family budget. (The Gabb Phone 4 is a more basic version designed for 9-13 year olds).

Gabb Phone 3 Pro was selected as the most user-friendly kids phone in our inaugural Kids Safety Awards, so let's see how its new sibling stacks up.

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Pros
pro User-friendly design
pro Flexible parental controls
pro Exclusive Gabb features (music, messenger, etc.)
pro GPS tracking
pro No internet access
pro Upgraded hardware
con
Cons
con Confusion over bundles vs. plans
con Not waterproof or water resistant

How much is the Gabb Phone 4 Pro?

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The Gabb Phone 4 Pro costs $199.99, but you may not need to pay that price! Gabb offers specials often, and as a SafeWise reader, you get an automatic $25 off when you use code SAFEKIDS25. 

With your 4 Pro, you can choose from three different packages. Each offers something different. The bigger the package, the more features and cloud storage you get. Then you can add on more data. 5GB is $3.99 per month and 10GB is $9.99 per month.

You can also add on the Gabb Warranty. Here's how it stacks up to the manufacturer's warranty:

Manufacturer’s warranty

  • Free
  • Included when you buy the phone
  • Covers malfunctions and defects
  • Provided by the device manufacturer
  • Lasts for one year

Gabb Warranty

  • $4.99/month
  • Covers drops or spills
  • Provided by Gabb
  • Option to get a new device for $60 if a replacement is needed

Once you figure out the package you want and if you want to bundle on extras, you choose either a month-to-month, one-year or two-year contract plan. With month-to-month plans, expect to pay from $29.99 to $39.99. Contracts are cheaper. Two-year contracts range from $24.99 to $34.99 per month. 

Compare Gabb Phone 4 Pro pricing and plans

No contract plan
1-yr. contract plan
2-yr. contract plan
Features
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Starter bundle Gabb OS, Unlimited talk/text, Gabb Guard, Gabb Messenger, Essential Apps, Gabb Cloud 10GB
Standard bundle All Starter features plus: Gabb Cloud 25GB, Gabb Music, Image/Group texting
Advanced bundle All Standard features plus: Gabb Cloud 50GB, Gabb Music+, Image/Group texting, Gabb reviewed apps, 3GB mobile data

Info current as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Features

Gabb Phone 4 Pro Specs

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Image: Gabb

  • 6.5-inch Super AMOLED Display (3 Pro had a 6.6-inch Infinity-V display)
  • 128GB of storage (3 Pro had 32GB)
  • 50MP camera, an ultra-wide 5MP camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 13MP front-facing
  • Size: 6.3 x 3 x 0.33 in. Display: 6.5 inches
  • Gorilla Glass screen protector (sold separately)
  • Bluetooth capabilities
  • Screen lock options: PIN, swipe pattern, facial recognition, or fingerprint
  • Slot for a MicroSD card
  • Bluetooth connection, loudspeaker, and 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Fast charging
  • 52 hours of battery life
  • 128GB storage
"You can decide what, who goes into the phone. You have control over that so they can't just be dialing out random numbers... If they are going out with friends, I'll add the friend's mom or dad to the contact list, just in case." - Suzi Brzezinski, SafeWise product tester and parent

Exclusive Gabb features

What makes this phone parent-approved is the exclusive apps and features. These include GabbOS, Gabb Guard™, Gabb Messenger™, and Gabb Music+®. “We stand with the Surgeon General and the voices of many teens: social media is a danger to young people,” said Lance Black, Gabb Founding Partner. “Research shows that teens can lose over a year of their lives to mindless scrolling. Unlike other companies that offer social media apps, Gabb is committed to providing a safer, healthier alternative for our youth.”

Gabb Phone 3 Pro introduced Gabb Music+, which is also featured on 4 Pro. This app allows your teens to listen, download and create playlists for millions of songs but nixes explicit lyrics. These aren't generic songs that are edited to be kid-friendly. They're actual songs by your teen's favorite artists. The songs just don't include any questionable material. Plus, it's ad-free. 

GabbOS is a proprietary phone operating system. It prevents internet browsers and the downloading of apps that aren't approved by the parents. 

Gabb Guard™ and Gabb Messenger™ offers smart filtering for explicit content. Plus, there's robust parental control over contacts and messages.

More Gabb features we like

  • User-friendly design
  • Parent-vetted apps
  • GPS tracking
  • Quality display and camera

Gabb Phone FAQ

Yes, Gabb Wireless has a kid-friendly music streaming service called Gabb Music+. It is available on Gabb Phone 4 or 4 Pro with an Advanced Plan.

We found Gabb Phone 4 Pro to be the most user friendly kids smartphone compared to the other top kids smartphones on the market. Most phones designed for kids and teens have their own cellular networks (like Gabb and Bark), but some are compatible with major carriers. Gabb is pretty affordable compared to other kids phones because they offer discounted rates for multi-line monthly plans. 

The safest phone for a 10-year-old is one without a default internet browser with plenty of built-in protections. The Gabb phone 4 (not the pro version), is a safe option for a 10-year-old because it has no internet access or social media apps. It also has smart message filtration, GPS tracking and parent-enabled apps. If you want to try a kids smartwatch first, check out the Gabb Watch 3e.

Both phone models keep kids safe no internet browsers or social media apps. The main difference between these two models is the Gabb Phone 4 is a basic model, meant as a first smartphone for younger ages (9-13). Gabb Phone 4 Pro is meant for older teens (ages 14-18), with more advanced features like parent-enabled third-party apps, and also has a more powerful camera, a larger screen with higher resolution, and a larger battery. 

How we reviewed Gabb Phone 4 Pro

For our Gabb Phone 4 Pro review, we compared its features and specs to those of the Gabb Phone Plus, Gabb Phone 3 Pro and other kids' smartphones. Our hands-on testing is in progress, and we'll update you as we gain more experience. Learn more about how we rank and review products on the SafeWise methodology page.

Why we recommend Gabb Phone 4 Pro for teens

The Gabb Phone 4 Pro is an excellent choice for limiting your teen's phone use and keeping them safe from the problems that come with being online. We highly recommend this phone if you want to keep your teen off of the internet while still allowing them to listen to music, take photos, message friends and use safe apps.

“We want teens to be less reliant on screens,” said Nate Randle, Gabb CEO, “We want teens to use this new phone as a safer way to connect with family and friends. Then we want them to put it down and build their very best selves through time spent away from their phones. This is always the goal for each of our products.”

Alina Bradford
Written by
Alina is a safety and security expert that has contributed her insights to CNET, CBS, Digital Trends, MTV, Top Ten Reviews, and many others. Her goal is to make safety and security gadgets less mystifying one article at a time. In the early 2000s, Alina worked as a volunteer firefighter, earning her first responder certification and paving the way to her current career. Her activities aren’t nearly as dangerous today. Her hobbies include fixing up her 100-year-old house, doing artsy stuff, and going to the lake with her family.

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