GEMS Phone Jail
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3.4 out of 5 stars with 14 reviews
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
54% would recommend
11 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
13 February, 2026Verified purchase
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No strong enough
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 11 days ago
Hi Minerva, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the GEMS Phone Jail. We’re sorry it didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Please feel free to reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com for further assistance
5 out of 5 stars
21 January, 2026Verified purchase
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Got this for my nephew!!' When he get his phone took straight to jail it goes
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 19 days ago
Hi Theresa, this made us smile! The Phone Jail is such a fun way to set phone-free time, and it sounds like it’s already doing its job with your nephew. We appreciate you sharing your feedback as we’re always looking for ways to make products that are both useful and enjoyable. Please feel free to reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com for further assistance.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 November, 2025
Novelty idea but not necessarily practical
This is a cute idea for like a game night but obviously not practical if you’re trying to use it for your children. The lock and key are pretty flimsy and could easily be broken. Also I have a new iPhone max and my phone barely fit inside. I had to put it sideways. So I can’t imagine for a game night being able to put multiple larger phones in here. Maybe if you got creative.
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 13 days ago
Hi, thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re glad you see the fun novelty aspect for game nights, but we appreciate your comments about the size limitations and the lock and key durability. Insights like this are helpful as we continue improving our products and design considerations. Please feel free to reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com for further assistance.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
26 October, 2025
Nice idea depending on use
This product arrived fully assembled and ready to use. The materials were unexpected as it is made of plastic, but it has six slots to hold phone of average size comfortably and includes a small lock with two keys (think small journal or diary style) and an instruction sheet with directions for disassembling the jail. While I love the concept and it would be great to use for meals with family or friends to encourage conversation it would NOT work as an actual “phone jail” if you were taking away a child’s phone privileges since they could likely just break it apart to retrieve it.
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 21 days ago
Hello Ria, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We're glad to hear the concept worked well for gatherings, and we appreciate you pointing out how it may not hold up for stricter use cases. Feedback like yours helps us understand how people are really using the product. Please feel free to reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com for further assistance
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
14 October, 2025
Help! My iPhone is in jail!
This is a neat little gadget. It can be used as a joke or for more practical purposes, such as having a party without phones or some much-needed unplugging time. There are two keys and a small lock included, but if those get lost, then the jail can also be disassembled.
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 18 days ago
Hi, we love that you’re finding creative ways to use the Phone Jail! It’s great for parties, family time, or just a little tech timeout. The two keys and the ability to disassemble it make it practical too, so losing a key won’t ruin the fun. Glad it’s helping you unplug when needed!
5 out of 5 stars
1 October, 2025
phone jail
This is a fun way to teach your children to keep their hands off their phone for a while to be more productive. The lock that came with this looks cheap. If you are serious, you might want to replace the lock with a much better combo luggage lock.
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 12 days ago
Hey liliccoo! Glad to hear your Phone Jail is making screen-time breaks a bit more fun and productive for the kids. Totally get the lock feedback, good tip for anyone wanting extra security! Please feel free to reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com for further assistance.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 October, 2025
Cute idea
This phone jail is great for putting phones in during meals, family time, etc, but definitely not sturdy enough to keep phones locked up for consequences. It’s flimsy and my 6 year old figured out the key to the lock is the same key as his and his sister’s journals. Cute idea, though
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 21 days ago
Hello MommaBear, thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you like the idea behind the phone jail for family time, though we understand the concerns about sturdiness and the lock. We appreciate your input and will keep it in mind for future designs. Please feel free to reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com for further assistance.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
29 September, 2025
Works great
This phone jail works great for the purpose. I like that this works great for locking up cell phones when you don’t want them being used. This is a fun way to keep my kids phones “locked” up when I don’t want my kids on their phones all of the time. I like that it comes with the two keys. This is big enough to hold big cell phones with no trouble.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 September, 2025
Screen Time Management
The phone jail is perfect to help anyone mange screen time. This will ensure your phone is resting easy so you won’t be tempted to use it. The phone jail will help to take a much needed break from the constant distractions of your phone. Very easy to use. I would highly recommend!
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 12 days ago
Hey! So happy your Phone Jail is helping keep screen time in check, it’s awesome that it’s making those much-needed breaks easier. Love that it’s simple to use and doing its job! Please feel free to reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com for further assistance.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
28 September, 2025
Poorly executed
It’s a nice idea but poorly executed. I like that it fits multiple phones, and that it has a lock and key. However, it is very flimsy. Both of my kids could bend it to reach in and get the phone out, even when locked.
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 21 days ago
Hello Courtney, thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to point out both what you liked about the concept and where it fell short in real-world use. Your perspective helps give helpful insight into the product’s design and durability. Please feel free to reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com for further assistance.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
26 September, 2025
Great Concept
What a cute and great concept to come up with when your children need a screen time out from their cell phones. It is easy to use and it is compact in size. It was easy to find a place to put it anywhere in my home.
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 18 days ago
Hi, thanks for sharing your thoughts. We love hearing that the Phone Jail is a fun and practical way to manage screen time, and we appreciate your feedback as we work to keep improving our products. Please feel free to reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com for further assistance.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 September, 2025
Box is tougher than the jail inside!
Cute waste of money and space on your desk or something to put stuff in to challenge your toddler or small cat to get. Who am I kidding honestly, this thing is unbelievably fragile. I fit a moto play 2021 and an encased and a caseless Iphone 13 in it for the picture, also holds the iPhone 16 in a basic case that took the pictures.
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 21 days ago
Thank you for your honest feedback, JC. We’re sorry to hear the GEMS Phone Jail didn’t meet your expectations, especially regarding durability, that’s certainly disappointing. We appreciate you sharing detailed use cases, as feedback like this helps us improve future designs. For further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 September, 2025
Love this!
I love this for after dinner time! It can hold up to 6 phones and keeps my kids from being tempted to try and check their phones. It gives 2 keys in case you lose one too! Great product and quality!!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
22 September, 2025
Novelty item; nonfunctional as a cellphone jail
You can use the lock to lock the door, but the jail is flimsy and the entire thing can be taken apart which renders it useless if you intend to actually use the product as a cellphone jail. The entire top comes off even when locked, so it can’t actually be used.
1 reply from CHUG, Inc. / GEMS team - 21 days ago
Thank you for your feedback, Brittany Q. We’re sorry to hear that the GEMS Phone Jail didn’t meet your expectations and wasn’t as functional as intended. We appreciate you sharing your experience. If you’d like assistance or a resolution, please reach out to Target Guest Services at guest.service@target.com