Yoto vs Tonies vs Voxblock
This screen-free audiobook player just works
No wifi. No downloads. No setup. Slot a book into the player, press play, and the story begins. From toddlers to teens.
“Best kids’ audio player for ease of use” – The Independent
Shop the player · £49.99Three players.
Only one needs nothing but stories.
Every option below plays audiobooks for kids. The difference is what you have to do before the story starts.
| What you get | Voxblock | Yoto | Tonies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works without wifi | Yes | No | No |
| Works without an app | Yes | No | No |
| Stories come as | Physical books | Cards | Toys |
| Works straight out of the box | Yes | No | No |
| Player price | £49.99 | £89.99 | £104.99 |
| Age range | Toddlers to teens | Younger | Youngest |
Comparison checked August 2026. Yoto and Tonies are trademarks of their respective owners.
Why parents switch
Simple enough for a three-year-old to work
Nothing to set up
No wifi, no accounts, no app to download. Charge it, slot a book in, press play. It works in the car, on the plane, and at Grandma's.
Stories you can hold
Each audiobook is a small physical book that slots into the player. Children choose from the shelf, just like a real bookcase. 350+ titles and growing.
Truly screen-free
No display, no menus, no ads, no autoplay. Five big buttons and nothing else. Inspired by the cassette players we grew up with.
350+
audiobooks in the collection
30.5m
minutes listened in 2025
0
apps, logins or wifi networks
Featured in
Trusted by families across the UK and Australia
The Evening Standard
Best for user friendliness
We love the battery life on the Voxblock, which unlike some other players will last for days not hours.
The Independent
Best kids’ audio player for ease of use
What we found incredibly refreshing is there’s no app, no download, no wifi setup. The Voxblock is ready and raring to go.
Loretta · Sep 2025
Definitely a win for my kiddo
Our little boy is autistic (non verbal), and with the Voxblock it looks like a book so he's happy to hold the player and listen to the story.
Laura · Jan 2026
Great audio books
My kids have loved using Voxblock and actually explained to me how they work. My daughter listened to ‘I am Rebel’ while she knitted, and finished it in a couple of sittings!
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Questions
Before you decide
Does Voxblock need wifi or downloads?
No. There is nothing to connect, download or log into. The player works the moment it comes out of the box.
How do the audiobooks work?
Place it on the player. Done.
What age is it for?
From toddlers to teens. With books ranging from The Gruffalo to War and Peace there is something for all ages.
What if my child doesn't get on with it?
We are so sure your child will love it we pleased to offer no-questions-asked refunds.