More accessible and dynamic than Troomi smart watches

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Kid-safe AI chat app

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Available camera

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Customizable and stylish

Compare Pinwheel smart watches to Troomi watches

Unobtrusive and unaddictive. Pinwheel smart watches are the best first steps in learning to use tech as tool

Features
Pinwheel
Troomi
Kid-friendly AI chat app
Blocks 100% of stranger and spam communication
Comfortable large display
Unlimited list of parent-approved contacts
Option to text anyone (with parent approval)
Available camera
GPS Locator

Grows with your child from first tech steps to graduation

Pinwheel Watch

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Pinwheel Watch

The Pinwheel Watch is a standalone kid's smart watch (no phone needed). Get the easy, trusted Pinwheel parent management system in a safe, low-distraction phone alternative.

  • Large, clear display
  • Voice activated
  • Front and rear cameras (can be disabled)
  • 48 hours battery life (standby); 12-15 hours (regular use)
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More affordable subscriptions than Troomi watches

Pinwheel offers premium kids smart watches with lower monthly and annual charges than Troomi.

Pinwheel
Troomi
Smart watch
$159
$130
Monthly Subscription Read More
$14.99
$15.14

For Troomi watches: Plus a required one-time activation fee of $29.95

Annual Subscription
$164.99
$181.68

Get our free guide to help you decide whether a kids smart watch or a phone will work better for your child.

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Welcome to PinwheelGPT

Learn more about Pinwheel GPT. Kids-safe AI chat

A fun way for kids to explore interests, learn how things work and get answers. Monitor your child's chats on the free parent app.

Pinwheel Watch vs. Troomi Watch Frequently Asked Questions

Does it need a Pinwheel phone to work?

No. The Pinwheel Watch is a standalone kid's smart watch (no phone needed)

Are Pinwheel watches durable?

Pinwheel watches are durable, and you can also get insurance (for only $29.99) to replace your watch if you get to damage it

Do Pinwheel watches allow unlimited calling and texting?

Yes. Pinwheel Wireless for watches include unlimited calls and text and two 2GB of high speed data. Contrary to Troomi, which only allows for a limited number of contacts.

Who you can contact using your watch?

Pinwheel uses real SMS text. You can text anybody from your unlimited contacts list, approved by parents, even if they don't have a Pinwheel watch.

Do Pinwheel watches have games?

Yes. You can choose to download games to your child's watch, or leave them off if they'll be too distracting.

What is PinwheelGPT? Is it safe for kids?

PinwheelGPT is a free AI chat app for kids and teens to explore interests, learn how things work and get answers. It only gives kid-appropriate answers, with an added extra layer of safety of parents being able to monitor their child's chats.


- No inappropriate answers
- No explicit content
- No images, videos, or web links

What's the difference between ChatGPT and PinwheelGPT?

PinwheelGPT is designed for kids, with kid-friendly and appropriate answers. It also comes with parental monitoring so you can see what your child is wondering about.