What is the difference between a kids smartwatch and a fitness band?

They are different categories, not different price tiers, and confusing them causes most bad purchases.

A kids smartwatch has a screen and usually calling, messaging and GPS. It is built for contact and safety, needs a SIM and subscription, and is typically charged daily.

A screen-free health band has no display and feeds health data to a parent app. It is built for wellbeing insight, needs no SIM or subscription, and can run a month per charge.

Decide which problem you have before comparing specifications. Our category comparison walks through both.