Pinwheel Plus
Kids First Phones

Plus

Pinwheel

Released Aug 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Jul 28, 2026

Pinwheel Plus offers Samsung hardware, a vibrant AMOLED display, and long battery life with robust parental controls. The Pinwheel Plus scores 77/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the kids first phones category. Coverage includes reviews from Androidpolice, Digitalreviews, and Techdetoxbox.

Critic Score

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77

based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$299.00

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Pros

  • Parental controls(2)
  • Samsung hardware(2)

Cons

  • Requires subscription(2)

3 Publication Reviews

82
Major publication08/2024

The Pinwheel Plus 4 is probably the best balance of features and protection I’ve seen so far.

78
Independent publication10/2025

The Pinwheel Plus 5 provides the look and feel of a desirable modern smartphone while stripping away the inherent risks through a unique 'training wheels' approach to smart technology.

72
Independent publication02/2026

My overall conclusion – it’s a viable option for a teen.

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