Comparison

Gabb Messenger vs The Yard Training Facility

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gabb Messenger

This app enables safe video calls between friends and family and Gabb kids, with smart filtration to monitor for potential harm. Parents can access robust controls to manage their child's messaging, including flagged content, contact lists, and deletion settings, ensuring peace of mind.

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

About

The Yard Training Facility

Book indoor and outdoor training spaces, including baseball cages and a gym. Securely store payment information for easy checkout and join a community focused on athletic development.

Highlights
  • Facility booking
  • Indoor baseball cages
  • Outdoor training space
  • Fully equipped gym
  • Secure payment storage
  • Community connection
Features
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The Yard Training Facility is Las Vegas’ premier multi-training centre, featuring 5 indoor cages, a fully equipped gym, and 7,000 sq ft of outdoor training space. Train at a facility built for development! Facility Booking: Easily reserve your spot on our top-notch baseball cages/lanes for practices, games, or friendly matches. Easy checkout: The app allows you to securely store your information and card so that you never need cash on hand. Join the The Yard Training Facility community and step up your game today! Play, connect, and excel in the sport you love.

Screenshots

Gabb Messenger4 screens
The Yard Training Facility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Yard Training Facility at 100% against Gabb Messenger's 19%. The Yard Training Facility also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Gabb Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (922 vs 30). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Yard Training Facility holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gabb Messenger has 922 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Gabb Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Yard Training Facility's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gabb Messenger versus The Yard Training Facility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGabb MessengerThe Yard Training Facility
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (922 ratings)5.0 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings922 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGabb Wireless, Inc.The Yard Training Facility

Customer experience

Gabb Messenger

All ratings720 ratings
Positive68.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative77.4%

The Yard Training Facility

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Gabb Messenger

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

The Yard Training Facility

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gabb Messenger

No in-app purchases

None

The Yard Training Facility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gabb Messenger free?
Gabb Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Yard Training Facility free?
The Yard Training Facility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gabb Messenger or The Yard Training Facility?
The Yard Training Facility is rated higher. Gabb Messenger averages 3.7 out of 5 from 922 ratings, while The Yard Training Facility averages 5.0 from 30 ratings.
Do Gabb Messenger or The Yard Training Facility have ads?
Neither Gabb Messenger nor The Yard Training Facility shows ads.

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