# Gabb Messenger — Video Calls & Parent Controls

> Secure video calling and parental controls for children's communication. (iPhone/iPad app by Gabb Wireless, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gabb-messenger/id1617858168 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gabb Wireless, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509258259)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.77/5 from 830 App Store ratings · 184 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gabb-messenger/id1617858168/reviews.md

## What is Gabb Messenger?

Gabb Messenger™

Friends and family can safely video call with Gabb kids directly through the app. Safe Video Calling uses smart filtration to monitor video calls for potential harm, keeping kids safe & parents at peace.

Gabb Messenger Parental Controls

Gabb Parents can also use Gabb Messenger to access important parental controls to monitor & manage their child's messaging experience. As a Gabb Parent, you'll have access to the following controls:

-Flagged Content: view all flagged images, video calls, texts, and links
-Safe Video Calling: ability to disable/enable at any time
-Deleting Settings: manage whether your child can delete messages on their device
-Contact Management: manage an Approved Contact List and restrict who your child can message & video call

Gabb Messenger Parental Controls are easy to use and perfect for managing multiple devices. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your child is protected while they stay connected to friends and family.

Download Gabb Messenger and get started. You can learn more about Gabb Messenger at gabb.com/gabb-messenger/

More about Gabb

Gabb provides safe tech made specifically to protect kids, connect families, and empower parents. Gabb devices—Gabb Watch 2, Gabb Watch 3, Gabb Phone, Gabb Phone Plus, Gabb Phone 3 Pro—were all created with kids’ safety as the top priority and provide safe “tech in steps” options for kids 5-18.

All Gabb devices come with unlimited talk and text but no social media, internet, or unsafe apps. Parents can stay safely connected with their kids through GPS tracking, safe messaging, geofenced safe zones with alerts when a child’s device enters or leaves specified locations, and more. Gabb’s growing list of safe apps, like Gabb Music and Gabb Messenger, give kids more ways to learn the benefits of technology without all the dangers. Learn more at gabb.com

## Key features

- Safe video calling with smart filtration
- Parental controls for messaging
- Flagged content monitoring
- Contact management
- Message deletion settings
- Manage multiple devices

## What do users think of Gabb Messenger?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Helps catch inappropriate messages
- 🔒 Allows parent control of contacts
- 👍 Provides peace of mind for parents

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing and notifications
- 🐛 Inability to view flagged messages
- 🔒 Overly restrictive features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Syncing issues between phone and app
- Unreliable notifications of flagged messages

**Most requested features**

- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better visibility into flagged messages
- More flexible parental control options
- Ability to monitor calls and location

## Recent user reviews (10 of 184)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gabb-messenger/id1617858168/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sucks

*2026-08-15, version 3.4.5*

Sucks

### 1/5 — Not good

*2026-08-15, version 3.4.5*

Was only good when first used. Tried to open it again on a random day and devised to log me out and forget my account. So when I tried to log in again it kept saying invalid number over and over when there was no error. The app is dumb

### 5/5 — Things to improve

*2026-07-26, version 3.4.5*

Hello! I used this app for a short time to be able to communicate with my little sister. I do have to say it is a very safe app. But I believe there can be some improvements. I had to sign in every time I had to use the app and it made it really inconvenient as my sisters calls could not go though endless I was signed into the app. I would have no clue she was calling me as no notifications would pop up even though they were turned on. The signing in process also took a long time as a verification code would pop in at the five minute mark to enter. The phone calls themselves were very glitchy and low quality. No matter the service the screen would get stuck. On my end the buttons during the call always remained in the middle of the screen during face time which was very frustrating. 
I hope this feedback helps.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-07-21, version 3.4.5*

ITS SO BADDDDD it keeps loging me out and it’s making me really mad

### 1/5 — Bad ai

*2026-07-18, version 3.4.5*

I was in a call with my gf and one of her friends wanted to see me and when she showed her head the ai flagged it has nudity for no reason even tho we weren’t doing anything bad just calling because long distance relationships is hard enough as it is and now I can’t FaceTime her

### 1/5 — Flagging every single photo

*2026-07-08, version 3.4.5*

Any photo showing any skin is being flagged. It’s summertime and kids are wearing shorts and tanks and this app is flagging all of those photos even though they are innocent.

### 1/5 — No Trust

*2026-07-07, version 3.4.5*

Gabb’s tech support is a worthless waste of time.

### 5/5 — Sooooooooooooooo good

*2026-07-06, version 3.4.5*

Sooooooo good this app works so well

### 5/5 — Suzana Taji

*2026-07-06, version 3.4.5*

Suzana Taji

### 1/5 — Angry Grandma

*2026-07-01, version 3.4.5*

This app is horrible. I can be in the app and try to navigate to contacts and it immediately takes me to my App Store to the dang app I’m already in and have on my phone. Haven’t been able to update new contacts number because it keeps telling me that the number needs approval but there is nothing showing where or how to approve!!! I am the guardian of on the Gabb phone and App. Make it make sense!

## Frequently asked questions about Gabb Messenger

### What does Gabb Messenger do?

Gabb Messenger allows friends and family to safely video call Gabb kids directly through the app. It also provides parents with robust controls to monitor and manage their child's messaging experience, ensuring a secure environment.

### What are the key parental controls offered?

Parents can view flagged content (images, video calls, texts, links), enable or disable safe video calling, manage whether their child can delete messages, and control an approved contact list to restrict who their child can message and video call.

### Is Gabb Messenger free to use?

Based on the provided information, Gabb Messenger is offered as a free application. There are no mentions of subscription fees or in-app purchases for its core functionality.

### What devices is Gabb Messenger compatible with?

Gabb Messenger is designed to work with Gabb devices, such as the Gabb Watch 2, Gabb Watch 3, Gabb Phone, Gabb Phone Plus, and Gabb Phone 3 Pro. It is specifically created for kids aged 5-18.

### How does Gabb Messenger ensure child safety during video calls?

The app utilizes smart filtration technology to monitor video calls for potential harm. This feature helps to keep children safe by identifying and flagging any concerning content or interactions during video calls.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.5 — 2026-06-26

This release includes general bug fixes, UI updates, and overall performance improvements.

### 3.4.4 — 2026-04-06

Improvements to existing features:
- Updated Gilroy font to Poppins

### 3.4.3 — 2026-02-17

New Features and Improvements:
- UI modal and banners to direct parents to MyGabb post migration of parental controls
- Added feature flagging and logic to support migration of parental controls to MyGabb

### 3.4.2 — 2026-02-02

New Features and Improvements:
- Added in app messaging notifying parents of planned migration of parental controls to MyGabb app.
- Updated FAQ link for Safe Video Calling
- Updated App Age rating 

Bug Fixes: 
None

### 3.4.1 — 2025-12-17

New Features and Improvements:
- Added an informational tooltip to help parents understand video calling features.

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed an issue with VoIP notifications that could cause a crash.
- Fixed a VoIP logout issue that could affect call handling.
- Removed duplicate message fetching logic for improved performance.
- Minor bug fixes and general performance improvements.

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## More apps by Gabb Wireless, Inc.

- [MyGabb](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygabb/id1509258260)
- [Gabb Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gabb-music/id6743181280)

All apps by Gabb Wireless, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1509258259

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