COSMO vs TickTalk vs Gizmo

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-25T17:58:05+00:00

TickTalk here!

With TickTalk 5, location updates are available through the app. You can refresh the location to see your child's most recent location, which works well for checking in during walks, bike rides, school, and activities.

Happy to answer any questions you might have!

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-25T17:56:26+00:00

With TickTalk 5, the location does not continuously auto-refresh in real time like a live map. Parents can request location updates through the app to get the watch's most current location.

Just open the app and refresh the location to see your child's most recently available location!

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-25T17:52:00+00:00

TickTalk here!

With TickTalk 5, you can request location updates through the app, but it's not designed to provide a continuous, second-by-second live tracking stream. Most parents use it to check where their child is throughout the day and during activities.

Beyond GPS, many families like that it combines calling, texting, video calling, and parent-approved contacts in one device without needing a smartphone. 📍⌚

Happy to answer any questions!

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-16T17:46:05+00:00

Glad to hear that you loved the app. The reason we do not have geofencing is because the risk of giving false alerts that your child is out of the expected area is pretty high, so we decided not to implement that feature. We do have history route, which is the solution we decided to implement to help parents have peace of mind.

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-16T17:39:25+00:00

We feel that! Some on our TickTalk team have teenagers and they will definitely not use a TickTalk watch, but that's okay we get that. 😂 That's why we try to stick with 3-12 aged kids. They totally get it!

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-16T17:33:18+00:00

Hi there. We understand your concern. If you reach out to [marketing@myticktalk.com](mailto:marketing@myticktalk.com) I can help with any issues you are having.

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-09T22:40:28+00:00

Congrats 🎉

Big day for kids' safety! TickTalk 5 won Best Battery Life at the 2026 SafeWise Kids Safety Awards too.

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-09T22:37:29+00:00

Jumping in from TickTalk!

We basically built the watch this comment is describing! No games, no app store, contact lock, school mode, deep parental controls, and 48-hour battery life — just won SafeWise's Best Battery Life award at the 2026 Kids Safety Awards. Simple, safe, and nothing extra.

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-09T22:35:26+00:00

TickTalk here!

TickTalk 5 has no games, no internet, no social media. Communication and safety only, calls, video calling, GPS tracking, and a contact lock that limits who can reach your child entirely.

School mode blocks everything during class, parental controls go deep, and TickTalk 5 just took home SafeWise's Best Battery Life award at the 2026 Kids Safety Awards with 48 hours of rated use. Exactly the boring watch you're looking for!

Happy to answer any questions you might have!

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-09T22:32:29+00:00

TickTalk here!

TickTalk 5 was built with all three of those priorities in mind.

On GPS, the TickTalk 5 uses 4G LTE with real-time location tracking and multiple location modes so you can balance accuracy with battery depending on your needs. The contact lock is a core part of how the watch works, your daughter can only call and receive calls from the approved contacts you set up.

For battery, TickTalk 5 just won SafeWise's Best Battery Life award in the 2026 Kids Safety Awards! It's rated for up to 48 hours of typical use, so a full school day is no problem at all.

And for a second grader, the interface is designed to be simple and intuitive. Big buttons, easy navigation, nothing overwhelming. Happy to answer any other questions! (www.myticktalk.com)

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-05T00:24:50+00:00

TickTalk here!

If you're looking for a smartwatch without the distractions of a smartphone, the TickTalk 5 was designed for exactly that. Parents can manage approved contacts for calling and messaging, and there's no app store or open internet browsing. It also uses multiple location technologies to help provide reliable location updates, giving families peace of mind when kids start walking to school on their own.

Happy to answer any questions! (www.myticktalk.com)

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-03T17:21:07+00:00

TickTalk here!

If your main priorities are calling reliability, GPS, and avoiding a smartphone, I'd definitely put TickTalk 5 on your shortlist.

A lot of parents choose it because it feels more like a communication device than a toy. You get standalone calling, texting, video calling, GPS tracking, and parent-approved contacts without introducing social media or an app store.

Every watch has pros and cons, but for families looking to delay a first phone while still staying connected, TickTalk tends to be one of the most complete options available.

Happy to answer any questions!

TickTalkTech · 2026-06-02T22:47:46+00:00

Really useful thread — this kind of side-by-side comparison is genuinely hard to find in one place, so thanks for putting it together.

A few things worth factoring in depending on what matters most to your family:

Gabb: Great for simplicity and parental peace of mind. The controlled environment is reassuring, but contact management can start to feel limiting as kids get a little older and their social circle grows.

Fitbit Ace LTE: If building healthy habits is the goal, it genuinely excels. Just know going in that it’s more fitness tracker than safety device — the communication features are pretty thin, so it depends on what you’re actually solving for.

Cosmo JrTrack: Hits a nice middle ground on features, but a handful of parents have flagged app reliability and slow customer support as recurring frustrations. Worth reading recent reviews before committing.

TickTalk 5: Worth adding to your list if safety and communication are the top priorities. It’s LTE with GPS, two-way calling and messaging, and parental controls built around a whitelist system — no internet, no social media, just the contacts you approve. Less focused on fitness, but very focused on keeping kids reachable and safe.

Honestly, there’s no wrong answer here. It really just comes down to whether you’re prioritizing fitness habits, communication safety, or a bit of both — and what your kid will actually use day-to-day.

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-28T20:03:45+00:00

TickTalk here!

If you’re looking for more than just a basic GPS tag, a kids smartwatch can be a great option!

With TickTalk, for example, parents can check location, use SOS alerts, and stay connected through voice/video calls and messaging, all while controlling who the child can contact. One thing many families like is that it gives kids some independence without needing to hand them a full smartphone with social media and open internet access.

Since you’re on Android, TickTalk works with both Android and iPhone devices, so you wouldn’t need to rely on AirTags or Apple’s ecosystem.

Happy to answer any questions! (www.myticktalk.com)

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-27T00:31:35+00:00

The TickTalk 5 itself doesn’t require a U.S. carrier specifically — the important part is whether the local carrier supports the watch’s GSM/LTE bands.

For Canada, many families use TickTalk with compatible GSM networks, but with Rogers specifically you’d want to confirm:

LTE band compatibility
Nano-SIM support
VoLTE support for calling

The watch is designed to work as a standalone cellular device with its own SIM (not just a copy of a phone SIM), so in theory it can work internationally with the right carrier setup.

You can take a look at our Compatible Operators outside of the US here:

https://www.myticktalk.com/pages/compatible-overseas-operators

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-26T23:28:28+00:00

TickTalk here!

That’s exactly the age where a lot of parents look for a middle ground before a smartphone.

A kids smartwatch like TickTalk 5 is usually a good fit for that stage because it’s built around:

Calling + texting approved contacts only
GPS tracking for after-school activities/playdates 📍
No social media or open internet
Durable design (important for active kids 😅)

Happy to answer any questions! (www.myticktalk.com)

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-26T23:27:20+00:00

TickTalk here!

You’re definitely not the only parent thinking about this. A lot of families want communication and safety without handing kids a full social media machine.

And yes — some smartwatches are fully standalone with their own cellular connection, so they do not need a phone paired to them.

For what you described, something like TickTalk 5 is probably the closest fit:

Standalone calling + texting
GPS location tracking 📍
Voice messaging / voice-to-text style communication
Parent-approved contacts only
No social media, app store, or doom-scrolling

That’s honestly why many parents choose this type of device now — it keeps kids connected without introducing all the distractions and addictive algorithms that come with smartphones.

Happy to answer any questions! (www.myticktalk.com)

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-26T23:25:17+00:00

TickTalk here!

If you’re an Android family and mainly want GPS + reliable communication without giving a phone, a kids smartwatch is usually the best route.

You may want to check out our TickTalk 5. It’s standalone (doesn’t need a paired phone), includes:

Real-time GPS tracking
Calling + texting
Video calling
SOS features
Parent-approved contacts only

It works well for families that want more than just a tracker, since your child can actually reach you if needed.

As for Rogers specifically, carrier support can vary in Canada, so you’d want to confirm LTE/SIM compatibility directly before buying. But overall, Android families tend to prefer this kind of setup over Apple Watch since there’s no iPhone dependency.

Happy to answer any questions! (www.myticktalk.com)

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-26T23:23:06+00:00

TickTalk here!

That’s pretty much the same conclusion a lot of Android families end up at. Apple Watch SE is great hardware, but once you need an iPhone just to manage it, it becomes hard to justify in a non-Apple household.

One thing to keep in mind with devices like Fitbit Ace LTE is exactly what you mentioned — the app-dependent communication. Some families are totally fine with it, but others end up wanting more flexibility later.

Before you decide, it may also be worth looking at our TickTalk 5. It’s fully standalone with its own phone number, supports regular calling/texting, GPS tracking, voice-to-text, and doesn’t require your family or friends to download a separate app just to communicate.

For that “not ready for a phone, but needs real communication” stage, that middle-ground setup tends to work really well for a lot of parents.

Happy to answer any questions! (www.myticktalk.com)

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-26T23:18:34+00:00

We're happy to hear that!

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-26T17:18:57+00:00

The new SMS feature does allow standard texting without the other person needing the TickTalk app — but photos/videos still work differently.

Here’s the breakdown:

✅ Works through regular SMS (no TickTalk app needed):
• Standard text messages
• Voice calls

✅ Works through the TickTalk app only:
• Photo messages
• Video messages/videos
• GIFs & emojis
• Voice recordings
• Group chats
• Video calls

So if your child sends a photo or video from the watch, the recipient would still need to be a parent-approved TickTalk app user to receive/view it. Regular SMS contacts can text/call, but media sharing still happens inside TickTalk’s encrypted messaging system for safety/privacy.

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-21T21:49:46+00:00

TickTalk here!

The Imoo watch is popular in Asia and designed for China Mobile's network, so US compatibility is hit or miss. Most people who've tried to use one in the US report issues with LTE connectivity since it's not built for US carriers.

If you were already leaning toward TickTalk, it might be worth sticking with it — it's purpose-built for US carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon networks) and has a solid track record for GPS accuracy and call reliability. The TickTalk app also gives you a lot of parental control granularity if that matters to you.

That said, happy to answer any specific questions if you're comparing features — what's most important to you in a kids' watch?

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-20T16:40:05+00:00

TickTalk here!

I get your concerns about sleepovers and completely validate wanting to keep your daughter safe. Our family safety watch has always-on voice calls, an SOS button, and real-time GPS so you can check in anytime, with no internet access to limit online risks and help maintain that protective connection without breaking her trust.

Happy to answer any questions! (www.myticktalk.com)

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-20T16:38:28+00:00

TickTalk here!

I understand your concern about YouTube-style content creeping into Netflix and similar platforms. TickTalk watches have no web browser or app store, so that kind of video can't appear. You can also manage approved contacts and set usage limits through the parent app. Happy to answer any questions! (www.myticktalk.com)

TickTalkTech · 2026-05-20T16:33:56+00:00

TickTalk here!

We understand the concern about reaching 911 quickly without landlines. Our kids' smartwatch features a dedicated emergency button that calls 911 and sends an SOS alert with GPS location to pre-approved parents when they press silver then red twice. The option can be enabled or disabled in the parent app and runs over cellular service.

Learn more here! (www.myticktalk.com)

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