GizmoHub

Name: GizmoHub
Rating: 4.5 (14387 reviews)
Author: Verizon Wireless

By: Verizon Wireless

Call, locate, stay connected.

Features & Capabilities

The GizmoHub app lets you locate, call, and stay in control of your child’s GizmoWatch. You can speak, exchange messages, and invite trusted contacts to communicate with your child, all while keeping their information safe. Features include location monitoring with alerts, calls/text/video to the GizmoWatch, and control over who can reach them. You can also assign an SOS contact for instant notifications, track steps, and set daily exercise reminders, giving you peace of mind.

Getting started is quick: download the GizmoHub app, create a GizmoHub account, and pair your phone with the GizmoWatch. Use it to stay connected and protected as your child stays active.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Kids Privacy & Security Communication

By:

Verizon Wireless

Rating:

4.50

(14,387) 4 new ratings

Version:

9.3.9 Last updated: 2026-06-22

Version code:

887150715

Creation date:

2014-11-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

98.99MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 14,756 ▼ 10

Other rankings

#99 in stayfree keyword 16 ▼ 36

Other platforms

GizmoHub (v9.3.41.107)

1,986,685 3.99

(14,975)

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Developed by:

Verizon Wireless

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gizmohub/id921596283

Website:

https://www.verizon.com/solutions-and-services/add-ons/safety/verizon-gizmohub/

User Reviews

GizmoHub is valued for kid-friendly features like texting, location tracking, and safety controls, making it appealing as a standalone watch for children. However, many reviews highlight reliability problems: frequent sign-ins/logouts, messaging visibility issues, location gaps, and glitches after updates. Some users report carrier-specific issues (especially with Verizon). Overall sentiment is mixed: the concept is praised, but users want stronger stability and more reliable messaging/location performance.

Pros

Text messaging and communication with kids via the Gizmo watch (including sending messages, lists, photos, and audio)
Location tracking to see where kids are and stay connected
Strong safety features and parental controls for peace of mind
Standalone watch-phone capability for teens/kids (phone-free communication)
Positive overall value for families and ease of staying connected with loved ones

Cons

Reliability and stability issues: frequent sign-outs, login problems, and general app glitches
Messages not consistently appearing or disappearing/delayed delivery
Location feature not always visible or accurate, reducing usefulness
Carrier-related connectivity problems (notably Verizon) complicating setup and use
Update glitches that cause calls to drop or other features to fail or behave erratically

Recent reviews

We knew the watch could only communicate with approved numbers but didn’t realize that was only for calls. Texting requires using the gizmo app and can only be used for numbers that have been assigned to guardians. We want to be able to text normally without needing to have the app open and we want our child to be able to message with people on their approved list. Getting replacement chargers is also really difficult. Additionally dealing with Verizon is always a nightmare. If we had this to do over, we’d choose a different device.

by Be*****, 2026-06-25

Bring back the gizmo app. My watch is stuck in school mode and it won’t let me back in this app to turn school mode off. Very irritating and frustrating. Why change what was working great.