# TickTalk Kids Smartwatch — user reviews > 163 indexed App Store user reviews of TickTalk Kids Smartwatch by TickTalk Tech LLC, rated 4.64/5 from 11,714 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticktalk-kids-smartwatch/id1444054034/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticktalk-kids-smartwatch/id1444054034.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9,535 · 4★ 910 · 3★ 364 · 2★ 182 · 1★ 486 ## What do users think of TickTalk Kids Smartwatch? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 User-friendly watch and app - 🚀 Effective GPS tracking - 🔒 Parental controls and safety features - 💡 Useful communication features for kids **Cons** - 🐛 Inaccurate GPS location - 🐛 Connectivity and offline issues - 🔋 Poor battery life - 🔒 Limited text messaging capabilities **Commonly reported bugs** - Watch frequently goes offline - Charging issues and unreliable charging - Inconsistent performance and app crashes **Most requested features** - Add ability to type custom text messages - Improve notification system for missed calls/messages - Enhance water resistance and durability - Extend battery life ## Newest reviews (16 of 163) ### 3/5 — GPS *2026-09-03, version 5.4.2* The GPS doesn’t refresh, so I have to close out of the app and open it back up to see any movement on my sons location. And sometimes I have to do it a few times before the location changes, which is frustrating when I’m checking to make sure he got on the bus and made it to school. ### 3/5 — It’s ok *2026-07-02, version 5.4.2* Does not always have reception and some of the messages doesn’t go through from the watch and when it does connect, it’s very pixelated ### 2/5 — Hard to set up *2026-06-12, version 5.4.2* Hard to set up ### 2/5 — Terrible UX, functionality is Ok *2026-05-07, version 5.4.2* This gotta be the winner of the worst User Interface but functional category. Design is like a joke. Popups everywhere with x to close them. Non standard. Setup is confusing for the first parent, even more for the second parent. Group chat audio message doesn’t play on speakers. Functionality wise its fine hut someone should rewrite the app UI as a modern iOS app following common sense and standards. Will test it more but this is my first 10 minutes review. The do not disturb is dumb, you cant set a from and to time just a from and then duration. Who designs something like that? ### 1/5 — Watch gets hot!!! *2026-04-29, version 5.4.2* Watch gets extremely hot! ### 1/5 — Bad UX - TT5 need to hire good UX professionals *2026-04-28, version 5.4.2* No product QC , software bugs left and right, not recommending to anyone specifically stay away from TT5 version watch, bad battery life, app showing battery 20% and watch app showing that watch is offline ### 2/5 — TickTalk iHeart Radio app *2026-04-19, version 5.4.2* There is a Gay Pride Disney music app on iHeart radio on a children’s watch. This should not be on a child’s watch. iHeart Radio grooming children? ### 2/5 — Awful UI *2026-04-12, version 5.4.2* When signing up, the app does not update the information, or recognize you entered it, and won’t let you progress. Unintuitive UI. Confusion between users, accounts, contacts, parents. ### 3/5 — Ok but has some concerning glitches *2026-03-26, version 5.4.2* I really love the concept of this watch. My son has had it for 3 years now and overall it does the job. Some features that I really like: 1) do not disturb, so he can wear it at school as just a watch 2)FaceTime 3) I can call into the watch without an alert on the watch 4) I can vouch for its durability. As I said, my son has had it for 3 years now and wears it consistently. he plays sports and is generally rough on anything he wears. What I really don’t like: 1) GPS lags terribly. Often takes several minutes (as long as 15) to update. This is a huge concern for obvious reasons. 2) I do not receive notifications through my phone that a message has been sent to me from the watch. Yes, I have the notifications turned on. It occasionally does, it mostly does not. Unsure why the inconsistency. 4) to add, there have been times I have received a notification and I go into the app and there is no message, though it’s shown in the watch’s side that it was sent. 3) No talk to text option. He can type or select short phrases through the touchscreen. He can also leave voice messages. But as the adult, it would be great to have a voice to text option for him so that I can easily read his messages in situations when I am unable to play an audio clip (I.e. at work). Generally, talking is the easiest option for him as the screen is smaller by nature and would take him quite a long time to send more than a short sentence compared to talking. Overall, I still like the watch. I do not regret the purchase. Also, phone service accounts for some of my complaints. But certainly it is in need of some improvements, and should not be solely relied on for emergent (obviously) or urgent situations. ### 1/5 — Sucks *2026-03-22, version 5.4.2* Hi ### 1/5 — Se descarga Muy Rápido *2026-03-11, version 5.4.2* El reloj es muy bonito, pero no dura la carga ni dos horas. La conectividad y todo lo demás bien, pero para el precio al menos debería mejorar eso. ### 1/5 — Not ideal *2026-03-10, version 5.4.2* It’s difficult to navigate ### 1/5 — Difficult set up. *2026-03-10, version 5.4.2* Extremely complicated to set up. ### 1/5 — Extremely useless *2026-03-07, version 5.4.2* Extremely useless ### 1/5 — Garbage *2025-12-26, version 5.4.2* Cannot set up or download have to return ### 1/5 — Terrible set up *2025-12-25, version 5.4.2* Terrible set up procedures ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Watch locked *2026-09-07, version 5.4.2* Watch says phone is locked no where on my app does it ask me to authorize and unlock ### 1/5 — Watch *2026-08-11, version 5.4.2* Location not accurate ### 1/5 — Why *2026-08-03, version 5.4.2* Exceptionally difficult to set up two watches. Round and round in circles… ### 1/5 — Atención al cliente no responde *2026-07-17, version 5.4.2* Tengo un inconveniente hace rato que se dañó la parte donde va la sim del reloj y por lo tanto no podía comunicarme con el niño, he escrito muchas veces y nada que me contestan, me tocó pegarlo con pegante instantáneo ya que el reloj es de extrema necesidad pues es un niño con necesidades especiales. No me gusta que se supone que es para niños pero sus partes son muy débiles, se supone que deben ser fuertes porque un niño, salta, se cae, golpea etc pero parece de mala calidad y siempre se está partiendo algo y sé que no es el niño que lo golpea con la intención porque las veces que se ha dañado he estado con él y es cuando está jugando. No sé si se dañará por el pegante instantáneo pero fue la única solución ya que nadie me responde y es un artículo costoso y necesario para mi hijo. ### 1/5 — Some features don’t work *2026-06-25, version 5.4.2* Remote calling does not work and never has. ### 1/5 — Terrible battery on the model 5 *2026-06-04, version 5.4.2* Worked ok at first but soon the battery became an issue that could not hold charge. The signal clarity was pretty good though. ### 1/5 — Watch life is terrible *2026-05-14, version 5.4.2* Bought two watches both have died in less than 2 years. Replaced one of them and that died so we are giving up. Watch is also bulky and band is not compatible with petite children. ### 1/5 — offline all the time *2026-05-11, version 5.4.2* keep offline ### 1/5 — Practically useless *2026-05-05, version 5.4.2* … look at the title twin ### 1/5 — I can’t call my child and the location isn’t correct *2026-05-03, version 5.4.2* I’m really displeased with this watch and app. I need to call my child and it doesn’t work. Texting isn’t working and the location isn’t correct ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — THIS IS THE BEST APP EVER *2026-07-18, version 5.4.2* I love this app it helps me connect with my cousin and we can call and it is sooo fun. And I lowkey want this watch Instead of a phone bc it is way more pourtippul ### 5/5 — Exceeded expectations *2026-03-24, version 5.4.2* We bought it for our son, to give him some independence & responsibility We didn’t want him to have a phone or watch. We love that we can control everything from the app ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-02-27, version 5.4.2* It is so safe even if it is out of battery you can still call 911 or you r contacts what I loveee most is that it dost have any games and it only have things that are healthy for kids ### 5/5 — Great *2025-12-25, version 5.4.2* Such a great watch! ### 5/5 — Very Happy *2025-11-22, version 5.4.2* We are really happy with this watch. We recently discovered that the tick talk 5 watch can send SMS texts. I’m still figuring out how to monitor that, but it saved us from moving to the Apple Watch bc now our daughter can actually text her friends. Brilliant! ### 5/5 — GMA *2025-07-12, version 5.3.1* Awesome connection for peace of mind ### 5/5 — Best peace of mind + memory maker! *2025-06-13, version 5.3.1* We purchased this as a gift for our son so we could ensure safe bus rides home and got more than we bargained for. Has texting, calling and location services we use when the kids play in the neighborhood good and when we go to crowded places. Gives me peace of mind and the kids independence. Further, the family group chat and secret emoji codes we use are so fun. Love getting goodnight messages from the kids!! Great purchase, easy setup and perfect for our young kids. Last but not least, the app and parent portal allows for regulations, easy contacts management, and authorizations to limit distractions during school hours. All around 10/10 recommend! ### 5/5 — Greta first watch *2025-05-26, version 5.3.1* Love that I can contact my kid and they can contact me when needed. ### 5/5 — Thank You *2025-05-13, version 5.3.1* Amazing Watch ### 5/5 — Amazing Watch for 8 year old! *2025-01-07, version 5.2.0* It's parent and kid friendly and allows us to monitor our child’s location, set up alerts, and communicate instantly when needed. The watch itself is comfortable and offers age-appropriate features like Overall, it’s a great tool for peace of mind while giving kids a sense of independence. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-11.*