Fitbit Ace for iPhone

Companion app summary

The Fitbit Ace companion application is the control center for the Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch designed for kids. From a parent's device you can configure the watch, keep tabs on your child’s wellbeing and whereabouts, and control who can contact them. The app integrates with the Ace LTE watch to enable two-way communication between approved contacts and the child’s wearable.

Primary capabilities

• Activity monitoring: view daily steps, active minutes, and other fitness metrics collected by the watch.
• Contact management: add, edit, or remove approved contacts who are permitted to reach the child.
• Location tracking: check the child’s approximate GPS location and recent location history.
• Secure messaging and calls: authorized contacts can place calls or send messages to the child’s watch through the app.

Requirements and limitations

The Fitbit Ace LTE requires an active Ace Pass cellular/data plan to unlock its full set of features. Also, some capabilities are limited to children who have supervised Google Accounts; without a supervised account, certain parental controls and integrations may not be available.

Notes on parental controls and child safety

The app is built with child safety in mind: communication is restricted to contacts you approve, and parents have tools to manage access and monitor activity. These features are intended to help families balance the child’s independence with appropriate oversight.

Suggested alternative

Little Kitten — My Favorite Cat (paid)
If you’re exploring alternatives focused on parental controls and child-friendly interactions, Little Kitten (paid version) is a suggested option that emphasizes safe, age-appropriate engagement and extra parental settings.