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YAPS VS KIDCOMMS

Two Australian-made options for kids. Different approaches to the same problem.

WiFi Phone vs MobileBoth Australian-MadeNo Internet on EitherDifferent Ages, Different Needs

Overview

TWO PRODUCTS, TWO PHILOSOPHIES

Both Yaps and KidComms are Australian products designed to give kids phone access without handing them a smartphone. They share a goal but take fundamentally different approaches to getting there.

KidComms P110 is a mobile dumb phone priced at $95 AUD. It requires a SIM card and a mobile plan. Your child carries it with them, makes calls and sends texts, and operates a small physical screen. It has no internet and no apps. It is designed and founded in Australia.

Yaps is a WiFi home phone priced at $149 AUD with no SIM card required. It stays at home, connects to your WiFi, and has no screen whatsoever. Parents manage approved contacts through a browser-based portal. Yaps-to-Yaps calls are free with no ongoing monthly cost.

These two products are not competitors in any meaningful sense. They are different tools for different stages of childhood, and many families will eventually use both.

Head to Head

FULL COMPARISON

FeatureYapsKidComms P110
TypeWiFi Home PhoneMobile Phone
Price$149 AUD$95 AUD
Ongoing costFree (Yaps-to-Yaps)SIM plan ~$10-20/mo
ScreenNoneSmall screen
InternetNoneNone
SIM cardNot neededRequired
PortableNo (home only)Yes
TextingNoYes
CameraNoNo
Approved contactsYes (parent portal)Yes (phone-based)
Quiet hoursYes (parent portal)Manual
Best ages5–108–14
AvailablePre-orderShipping
Designed inGold Coast, QLDAustralia

The Verdict

These are not competing products — they serve different ages and different needs. Yaps is the right first phone for kids under 10 at home. KidComms is the right mobile phone for older kids who need connectivity outside the house. Many families will use both. The combined cost of $244 is still less than a single Spacetalk watch.

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When to Choose

YAPS IS THE RIGHT FIT IF...

1

Your child is under 10 and their phone calls happen at home — calling grandparents after school, checking in with mum or dad from the kitchen.

2

You want absolutely zero screen time from their phone. Yaps has no screen at all, which removes the negotiation entirely.

3

You do not want an ongoing monthly SIM cost. Yaps connects to your existing WiFi and Yaps-to-Yaps calls are free.

4

You want browser-based parental controls you can manage from any device, rather than configuring settings on the phone itself.

When to Choose

KIDCOMMS IS THE RIGHT FIT IF...

1

Your child is 8 or older and regularly out of the house — at school pickup, sport, friends' places, or walking between home and activities.

2

They need the ability to call and text from anywhere, not just from home. Mobile coverage matters for their daily routine.

3

You are comfortable with a small screen and basic phone interface, and your child is old enough to manage a physical device responsibly.

4

You are OK with a monthly SIM cost in exchange for mobile portability. KidComms is a genuinely well-designed product for older kids who need that flexibility.

"THESE ARE NOT COMPETING PRODUCTS. THEY ARE DIFFERENT TOOLS FOR DIFFERENT STAGES OF CHILDHOOD."
Yaps, Gold Coast Australia

Both Together

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Many families will end up using both products at different stages, or even at the same time for different children. Yaps at home for younger kids as the household phone. KidComms in the backpack for an older sibling who needs mobile access at school and sport.

TOTAL COST: $244 UPFRONT + ~$10/MO SIM

That gives your family a screenless home phone and a portable dumb phone. Both are Australian-made, neither has internet access, and the combined cost is still less than a single Spacetalk watch.

Spacetalk Adventurer: $349 AUD + $9.95/mo plan

Common Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is KidComms better than Yaps?

It depends on your child's age and where they need to make calls. KidComms is a mobile phone — portable, with texting and basic calling via a SIM card. Yaps is a WiFi home phone — no screen, no SIM, no monthly cost. For kids under 10 who mainly call from home, Yaps is the better fit. For older kids who need mobile access at school pickup or sport, KidComms makes more sense.

Does KidComms have internet?

No. The KidComms P110 does not have internet access, a web browser, or app capability. It is a basic mobile phone designed for calling and texting only. Yaps also has no internet access, but goes a step further by removing the screen entirely.

Can my child text on Yaps?

No. Yaps is a voice-only device with no screen, so text messaging is not possible. If your child needs to send and receive texts, KidComms or another mobile phone is a better option. Yaps is designed specifically for phone calls to parent-approved contacts.

Which is cheaper — Yaps or KidComms?

Yaps costs $149 AUD as a one-time purchase, with no ongoing fees for Yaps-to-Yaps calls. KidComms costs $95 AUD upfront plus a SIM plan of approximately $10-20 per month. Over 12 months, KidComms totals between $215 and $335 AUD depending on your plan. Yaps is the cheaper option over time because it requires no SIM card and no monthly subscription.

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