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SPACETALK VS YAPS

Spacetalk is Australia's main kids phone — but it holds a 1.6 out of 5 rating on ProductReview.com.au. The main complaints are subscription cost stacking, poor call quality, and complicated setup. Yaps is the Australian alternative: no ongoing subscription, WiFi-only with no SIM, and a simple browser-based parent portal.

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Overview

TWO GOOD PRODUCTS, TWO DIFFERENT JOBS

Spacetalk and Yaps are both Australian-made. Both are designed to give kids calling access without handing them a smartphone. Neither has internet access. But they solve different problems.

Spacetalk is a smartwatch. It goes on your child's wrist when they leave the house. You can track their GPS location in real time. They can call you if something goes wrong at sport, or when they're walking home. It's about outside independence and peace of mind.

Yaps is a home phone. It sits in the kitchen or bedroom. Your child calls grandparents after school, or checks in with mum when she's running late. It's about family connection from home, with no screen and no monthly plan required.

If your child is mostly at home, Yaps. If your child is outside independently, Spacetalk. If both situations apply, consider using them together — Yaps at home, Spacetalk in the backpack.

Head to Head

FULL COMPARISON

FeatureYapsSpacetalk Adventurer
TypeWiFi Home PhoneKids Smartwatch
Price$149 AUD$349 AUD
Ongoing costFree (Yaps-to-Yaps)$9.95/mo (Spacetalk SIM)
ScreenNoneSmall touchscreen
Internet accessNoneNone
GPS trackingNoYes (real-time)
SIM requiredNo (WiFi only)Yes (Spacetalk plan)
PortableNo (home only)Yes (wearable)
Texting / messagingNoLimited (emoji/text)
Approved contactsYes (parent portal)Yes (Spacetalk app)
School modeQuiet hours via portalYes (Do Not Disturb)
Best use caseCalling from homeOutside independence
Best age5–105–12
Designed inGold Coast, QLDAustralia (ASX-listed)

The Verdict

Spacetalk is a strong product for what it does. If your child is regularly outside without you — school walks, sport, parks, friends' places — and you want GPS peace of mind with calling access, Spacetalk is worth the cost. If your child is mostly at home and you want them to call family without a screen or monthly plan, Yaps is the right fit. Neither product is better — they just serve different situations.

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When to Choose

YAPS IS THE RIGHT FIT IF...

1

Your child's phone calls happen at home — calling grandparents after school, checking in with mum from the bedroom, chatting with cousins on weekends.

2

You want zero screen time from their phone. No touchscreen, no negotiation, no "just five more minutes." There is no screen on Yaps at all.

3

You don't want an ongoing monthly cost. Yaps connects over your existing WiFi and Yaps-to-Yaps calls are free with no SIM plan required.

4

Your child is under 8 and not yet going places independently. At this age, GPS tracking on a watch is less relevant than home connectivity.

When to Choose

SPACETALK IS THE RIGHT FIT IF...

1

Your child is gaining independence outside the home — walking to school, going to sport or activities, visiting friends. Real-time GPS gives parents genuine peace of mind.

2

You want wearable connectivity — the device is always on them, on their wrist, rather than potentially left at home on a bench.

3

You're comfortable with a small screen and the $9.95/mo Spacetalk plan in exchange for real-time location tracking and mobile calling.

4

Your child is 8 or older and the outside independence conversation has already started in your household.

"ONE IS FOR THE KITCHEN. ONE IS FOR THE BACKPACK. BOTH ARE GOOD. THE RIGHT CHOICE DEPENDS ON WHERE YOUR CHILD NEEDS CONNECTIVITY."
Yaps, Gold Coast Australia

Both Together

USING BOTH

Many families will end up with both. Yaps at home for younger or home-based kids. Spacetalk on the wrist when they're old enough to go places independently. The combination gives you full coverage — calling from home and GPS + calling when out — without handing either child a smartphone.

TOTAL COST: ~$498 UPFRONT + $9.95/MO

That gets you a screenless WiFi home phone plus a GPS-enabled kids smartwatch. Both Australian products. Neither has internet access. The combined cost is still less than most smartphone setups — and neither child has a social media account.

Yaps $149 + Spacetalk Adventurer $349 = $498 AUD upfront

Common Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Spacetalk?

Spacetalk is an Australian kids smartwatch with built-in calling and GPS tracking. Made by Spacetalk (formerly MGM Wireless), an ASX-listed Australian company. The watch has a small touchscreen, can make and receive calls to parent-approved contacts, and includes GPS location tracking. It requires a Spacetalk SIM plan at $9.95 per month. Two models are available: Spacetalk Adventurer ($349 AUD) and Spacetalk Life ($299 AUD).

Is Spacetalk worth it?

Spacetalk is a well-made product that does what it says. If your priority is GPS tracking and outside independence — knowing where your child is when they're at the park, school, or sport — Spacetalk is a strong choice. If your child is mostly home-based and you want them to call family without any screen, Yaps is simpler and cheaper. Both are good products for different situations.

What is the difference between Spacetalk and Yaps?

Spacetalk is a wearable smartwatch with GPS tracking and a small screen. Yaps is a home phone with no screen at all. Spacetalk is designed for children who are outside and independent — at school, sport, or the park — and need to be trackable and reachable. Yaps is designed for children at home who need to call family. They serve different needs.

Does Spacetalk have internet access?

No. The Spacetalk watch does not have internet browsing, social media, or app access. It is restricted to calls, messages, GPS tracking, and a small number of parent-approved features. Yaps also has no internet access, but goes further by removing the screen entirely.

Can my child use both Spacetalk and Yaps?

Yes, and this is a common scenario. Yaps at home for calling family after school. Spacetalk on the wrist when your child is outside independently. The total cost of both is around $498 AUD upfront plus the $9.95/mo Spacetalk plan — still less than most smartphone setups, and neither child has internet access.

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