TickTalk Kids Smartwatch vs HelloBlink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch
This app connects to a kids' smartwatch, offering secure communication and location tracking for children aged 3-12. It provides parental controls, emergency features, and approved contact lists for peace of mind.
- Video and voice calling
- Secure messaging
- Location tracking
- SOS and 911 alerts
- Approved contacts only
- Over 40 parental controls
Read full descriptionHide full description
Stay connected as your child grows more independent. The TickTalk app is the companion app for parents and approved family members using compatible TickTalk kids’ smartwatches, including TickTalk 6. Connect with your child, check their watch’s location, and manage parental controls from your phone. STAY CONNECTED Keep in touch through voice calling, FaceTalk video calling, and messaging. Share everyday moments and stay part of your child’s day. CHECK THEIR LOCATION View your child’s watch location and review location history to help coordinate pickups and everyday routines. MANAGE CONTACTS AND SETTINGS Manage approved contacts, configure unknown-number blocking, and adjust supported watch settings from the app. SUPPORT EVERYDAY ROUTINES Set reminders, manage School Mode, and view activity information to help support healthy habits and time to focus. DISCOVER MORE WITH TICKTALK 6 Explore more ways to connect with TickTalkie and manage your child’s listening experience with TickTalk Radio™, featuring music and wellness content curated for kids. A compatible TickTalk smartwatch is required and sold separately. Cellular features require an active wireless plan. Features and availability vary by watch model, software version, region, and subscription. TickTalk Radio requires an eligible subscription. Location availability and accuracy depend on connectivity and surrounding conditions.
HelloBlink
Easily print your favorite photos, drawings, and images directly from your device to a sticker maker. Select your desired pictures and send them to the printer for instant sticker creation.
- Print photographs
- Print drawings
- Print images
- Image library access
- Select images for printing
- Send images to sticker printer
Read full descriptionHide full description
Meet the all-new Hello Blink app - one app that powers both your Hello Blink Sticker Maker and Hello Blink Tattoo Maker! Draw it. Design it. Print it. The Hello Blink app turns your ideas into real stickers and temporary tattoos in seconds. Sketch your own art, add text, upload photos, or start from our huge gallery of ready-made designs - then print instantly with no ink and no mess. ONE APP, TWO WAYS TO CREATE The Hello Blink app automatically connects to your Sticker Maker or Tattoo Maker, so every Hello Blink printer in your home works from one place. Switching between devices is easy, just pick your printer and start creating. DESIGN YOUR WAY Browse the built-in galleries packed with sticker and tattoo art Draw on the creative canvas within the app Add text in fun fonts to personalize every design Upload your own photos or drawings to create super personalized stickers and tattoos PRINT INSTANTLY Thermal printers use no ink – just create the art, print then peel and stick anywhere Temporary tattoos apply in seconds with just water, and wash off easily No ink cartridges, no glue, no mess ENDLESS CREATIVE FUN: Decorate notebooks, lockers, laptops and more with custom stickers. Design temporary tattoos for parties, sleepovers, team spirit days, and just-because days. Every print is one of a kind, because you made it. EASY TO CONNECT:Pair your Hello Blink printer over Bluetooth in seconds. The app guides you through setup step by step, so you can go from unboxing to printing fast. GETTING STARTED: The Hello Blink app is designed for use with Hello Blink Sticker Maker and Hello Blink Tattoo Maker devices (each sold separately). Download the Hello Blink app and start making today!
Screenshots
Verdict
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch and HelloBlink both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of HelloBlink's written reviews are positive against 28% of TickTalk Kids Smartwatch's. HelloBlink also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (55K vs 16K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TickTalk Kids Smartwatch against 4.6 for HelloBlink. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 55K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of TickTalk Kids Smartwatch's written reviews are positive against 64% of HelloBlink's.
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch ships an update every 2 months, HelloBlink fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | TickTalk Kids Smartwatch | HelloBlink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16K ratings) — better | 4.6 (55K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16K | 55K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | TickTalk Tech LLC | Buffalo Games, LLC |
Customer experience
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch
HelloBlink
User reviews
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly watch and app
- 🚀 Effective GPS tracking
- 🔒 Parental controls and safety features
- 💡 Useful communication features for kids
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate GPS location
- 🐛 Connectivity and offline issues
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 🔒 Limited text messaging capabilities
HelloBlink
From 55K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 💡 Cute sticker designs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Printing issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 App glitches
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
Bugs and requests
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch
Reported bugs
3 issues- Watch frequently goes offline
- Charging issues and unreliable charging
- Inconsistent performance and app crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to type custom text messages
- Improve notification system for missed calls/messages
- Enhance water resistance and durability
- Extend battery life
HelloBlink
Reported bugs
4 issues- Printer not connecting
- App freezing on print screen
- Gallery not loading
- Unresponsive buttons
Requested features
3 requests- More design options
- Improved app stability
- Better troubleshooting steps
In-app purchases
TickTalk Kids Smartwatch
No in-app purchases
HelloBlink
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TickTalk Kids Smartwatch free?
Is HelloBlink free?
Which has better reviews, TickTalk Kids Smartwatch or HelloBlink?
Do TickTalk Kids Smartwatch or HelloBlink have ads?
Which is updated more often, TickTalk Kids Smartwatch or HelloBlink?
Other comparisons















