# Garmin Jr.™

> Parental companion app for managing kids' activity, chores, and communication with wearables. (iPhone/iPad app by Garmin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-jr/id1122225740 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 7,239 App Store ratings · 768 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 390 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French (France) and 23 more
- Released: 2017-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-jr/id1122225740/reviews.md

## What is Garmin Jr.™?

When paired with a compatible Garmin kid’s wearable device, the Garmin Jr.™ app¹ is a parent’s resource for keeping track of kids’ activity² and sleep, managing chores and rewards and encouraging daily activity.

With a compatible LTE-capable device, parents can also stay connected to their kids with texts, voice messages or voice calls to and from the device. They can track their location on the map in the Garmin Jr.™ app, set boundaries and receive alerts related to those boundaries. Your kids will only be able to interact with the people you add to your family in the app.

The Parent Helper
With the Garmin Jr.™ app on their smartphone, parents can:

• Call and receive calls from your child’s compatible Garmin device.* 
• Send text and voice messages to your child’s compatible device.*
• Track your child’s location on the map.*
• Get detailed statistics about your child’s activity and sleep.
• Celebrate personal records, including steps and active minutes.
• Assign tasks and chores and reward your kids for a job well done.
• Manage your child’s device settings, including goals, alarms, icons and display.
• Create challenges to encourage the whole family to be more active.
• Connect with other families and compete in multi-family challenges.
• Invite up to nine trusted people to your family.
• Get notified when your child leaves or arrives at a family boundary.*
• Get notified when kids in the family request assistance from their compatible devices.
• Add and organize music on your child’s compatible device.

¹Requires app loaded on parent’s compatible smartphone
²Activity tracking accuracy: http://www.garmin.com.en-us/legal/atdisclaimer
* To use LTE features, an active subscription plan is necessary

## Key features

- Activity and sleep tracking
- Chore management and rewards
- Location tracking
- Text and voice messaging
- Family boundary alerts
- Family challenges

## What do users think of Garmin Jr.™?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivating for kids
- 📊 Helpful for tracking activity and sleep
- 💰 Effective chore and reward system
- 🤝 Good for family communication

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and syncing problems
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🤔 Limited game and story content
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Inaccurate activity tracking

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Watch time and date resets unexpectedly
- App crashes when trying to access certain features
- Coins and rewards not syncing properly between watch and app
- Activity data not accurately recorded

**Most requested features**

- Add GPS tracking capability
- Improve app responsiveness and stability
- Expand game and story content
- Allow more customization of chores and rewards
- Enhance sleep tracking and reporting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 768)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-jr/id1122225740/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mom

*2026-08-17, version 7.5.2*

Best purchase I have ever made for my oldest son.

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2026-08-15, version 7.5.2*

no customer service help
i have watched countless youtube videos 
unable to add family members 
very frustrated struggle is real and ongoing despite deleting app re trying to sync dozens of times

### 1/5 — Dissatisfaction overload

*2026-08-10, version 7.5.2*

Not sure if it’s the app, the watch or the plan but we can not make calls to or from the Bounce 2

### 4/5 — Good for fitness

*2026-08-08, version 7.5.2*

I rated it a 4 because it’s age appropriate and everything but on my iPad it takes about 5 mins  to show me how long l’ve slept

### 3/5 — Just difficult

*2026-08-08, version 7.5.2*

It’s been very difficult with this watch. I have it for my nine year-old granddaughter the notifications that come to me or not loud enough. I actually went to the Apple Store and they couldn’t help me with it either. It’s just not loud enough and my messages can’t go through. I’m unable to send voice messages anymore. It says that you can make calls on this watch. I don’t know about that at all. I don’t know if I advise anybody to get this watch you might as well get a phone.

### 1/5 — Flaky app!

*2026-08-07, version 7.5.1*

Constantly need to retry and resend voice messages! Had such high hopes..

### 3/5 — Good

*2026-08-07, version 7.5.1*

Love the watch! However, disappointed that it only supports nine adults. When purchased that was not clear.

### 4/5 — Great tool for our family

*2026-08-07, version 7.5.1*

I was looking for an option for my son that could give me some peace of mind for allowing more independence but also a tool that my son could use. I appreciate the tracking and 2-way communication options. My son loves to be able to play music and track his miles for running and being water proof. He also appreciates the 2 way communication as he can contact me with questions or ask to be picked up earlier than planned.

### 5/5 — I love it

*2026-08-04, version 7.5.1*

I love the format,the way it’s set out and how it’s made for kids.I love the game it comes with and how it’s educational and fun

### 4/5 — Love but Inconsistent

*2026-08-03, version 7.5.1*

App is awesome for tracking the kiddo, doing chores, sending a text or call. He loves it SO much. Texts and calls don’t always seem to push through though and the requirement to use the app for that feature (when it works) is understandable but inconvenient.

## Frequently asked questions about Garmin Jr.™

### What does the Garmin Jr. app do?

The Garmin Jr. app, when paired with a compatible Garmin kid's wearable, allows parents to track their child's activity and sleep, manage chores and rewards, and encourage daily activity. It also offers communication features and location tracking for enhanced safety.

### What are the key features of the Garmin Jr. app?

Key features include activity and sleep tracking, chore assignment and reward management, location tracking, the ability to send and receive texts and voice messages, setting up family boundaries with alerts, and creating family challenges to promote activity.

### Is the Garmin Jr. app free to use?

Yes, the Garmin Jr. app is free to download and use. However, to utilize LTE features such as calling, messaging, and location tracking, an active subscription plan is necessary.

### What devices is the Garmin Jr. app compatible with?

The app is designed to be used with compatible Garmin kid's wearable devices. Parents will need to have the app loaded on their compatible smartphone to manage their child's device and features.

### How can parents use the Garmin Jr. app for safety?

Parents can use the app to track their child's location on a map, set up geofenced boundaries, and receive alerts when their child enters or leaves these designated areas. They can also communicate with their child via text or voice messages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.5.2 — 2026-08-06

Thanks for using Garmin Jr.! We routinely release updates to create a better experience, improve performance and fix bugs.

### 7.5.1 — 2026-07-17

Thanks for using Garmin Jr.! We routinely release updates to create a better experience, improve performance and fix bugs.

### 7.5 — 2026-07-14

Thanks for using Garmin Jr.! We routinely release updates to create a better experience, improve performance and fix bugs.

### 7.4.1 — 2026-04-10

Thanks for using Garmin Jr.! We routinely release updates to create a better experience, improve performance and fix bugs.

### 7.4 — 2026-03-30

Thanks for using Garmin Jr.! We routinely release updates to create a better experience, improve performance and fix bugs.

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