MyPhone^™ vs.
Tin Can

Many screen-free phones focus on creating a playful or nostalgic experience.

MyPhone focuses on creating a lasting communication experience.

Our philosophy is simple: give kids a phone they are excited to use today and a phone that still makes sense years from now.

No. Most parents view MyPhone as a steppingstone towards smartphones.

It offers children independence, communication skills, and family connection without introducing the distractions that often come with smartphones. When the time is right, families can make the transition to mobile devices on their own timeline.

Until then, MyPhone provides a real phone experience designed for real family communication.

No. One of the biggest advantages of MyPhone is that it doesn’t have an expiration date. Unlike Tin Can phones which look like novelty toys for young children, MyPhone uses classic and familar home-phone designs that remain comfortable and relevant as kids mature. We understand that parents want a solution that works for years, not months.

Yes. MyPhone is powered by Ooma home phone service, which has consistently been rated the top phone service provider by Consumer Reports. It’s also named the best VoIP phone service of 2026 by PCMag. Tin Can offers its own communication platform and service plans that became available in April 2025.

Yes. MyPhone is designed to work with today’s home internet environments, including modern Wi-Fi systems commonly found in homes, apartments, and dorms.

Unlike some screen-free phone products that may have limitations around newer Wi-Fi configurations, MyPhone is built on Ooma’s communications platform and is designed for real-world family use. Ooma also uses adaptive redundancy, which boosts call quality in changing internet conditions.

Whether your family uses a traditional router, a mesh Wi-Fi system, or a modern dual-band network, MyPhone is designed to fit naturally into the way families connect today.

Yes. Existing phone numbers can be transferred to MyPhone for a one-time fee of $39.99. Tin Can does not offer traditional number porting on their website.

Yes. Up to nine phone numbers can be added to a single MyPhone account, each with unique ring patterns and settings. This makes it easier for each child in the family to have their own number, even if you only purchase a single MyPhone handset. Tin Can requires a single phone number per handset, so each child must have their own Tin Can phone to use the service.