Yoto Vs. Yoto Mini Comparison: Which is Best for You?

Are you interested in purchasing and looking to learn more about the Yoto player and the Yoto mini player? This honest (and unsponsored) Yoto Vs. Yoto mini review compares these two great audio player options that are available for kids. It includes pros and cons of both, features, price point information, and similarities/differences between the two.

As a Mom of four and an early childhood professional, I’ve purchased and currently use both versions of the Yoto players for our children (ages 0, 3, 5, & 7). Both are well-loved and used interchangeably by all our children, and this review features the things that we love best about both of them as well as our favorite ways to use each one.

The Yoto and Yoto mini are both made by the same company, use the same thing for content, and have a ton of similarities. However, there are also a few major differences. Both are awesome and have so many content options and make great gift ideas for holidays or birthdays. To learn more about both and help you decide which audio player will work best for you, head down for recommendations and features.

If you are in search of information on other popular audio players for children as well be sure to also check out this Toniebox VS. Yoto player review.

This post may contain affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate as well as a member of other affiliate programs, I may earn a small compensation from qualifying purchases. All opinions and recommendations are my own. 

Yoto Player VS. Yoto Mini

Yoto and Yoto Minis are both screen-free audioplayers. They are both made by the same company, use the same content cards and charging cords, and have a lot of the same features. The biggest differences between the Yoto and Yoto Mini include the size of the player, the size of the small screen, and the battery life.

The Yoto Mini is smaller, less expensive, and more portable, but only holds 16GB of content versus the larger Yoto player which holds 32 GB. The larger full-size version of the audio player also has a few extra features, like a light and a better quality speaker sound.

Design, content options, ease of use/how to use each player, as well as durability and set-up of both the Yoto and Yoto mini are very similar, if not the same. Head down for more details on the Yoto VS. Yoto Minis.

What is a Yoto Player?

The Yoto player is an audio player for kids that has a small pixelated screen with fun content cards that children can listen to. The pixelized screen shows pictures for each track on the card. It has two buttons/dials on each side of the player, as well as a button on the side to turn it on.

To play, simply slide a content card into the card slot and push the on button, and the songs and stories come out. The content cards vary between music cards, picture book and chapter book cards, Disney-themed cards that play stories from the movies, and more. There is also an option to not use an audiocard and listen to the Yoto radio station (which is all kid content) or Yoto daily, which is often fun questions or challenges from Yoto itself.

Both Yoto and Yoto mini players come with a charging cord that charges the audio player as well as a headphone port to plug in a pair of headphones and listen with. They are marketed as audio players as they don’t have a typical screen like a TV and are made of hard plastic. You can purchase extras like an adventure jacket (a cover) to keep your audio players safe if you have children who are rougher with things.

Yoto Player Vs Yoto Mini Features

Yoto Vs. Yoto Mini Prices and Investment

One of the biggest differences between the Yoto Players and Yoto Minis is the price. The Yoto mini is slightly smaller both in size and audio capability. Because of this, they are able to make and offer it for less.

The Yoto Player typically retails for $99.99 while the Yoto Mini typically retails for $69.99. You can purchase them from the Yoto site itself, from Amazon, Target, and more for this price. You can occasionally find deals on all three places at different times of the year (we purchased ours on black friday and saved a bit of money).

You purchase the content cards separately, but the same cards fit in both and can be used by both the Yoto player and Yoto minis. These range in price, starting at $9.99 and up, with the average being between 10 and 15 dollars for one card. You can also purchase them in packs to save money as well (IE, Disney pack, starter pack, chapter book packs, etc…). These also go on sale on their site at different times, and if you watch the sales, you can sometimes get a buy 4 get 1 free, 10% (or more, depending on what you spend) off your whole total, etc…

Is the Yoto Player or Yoto Mini Better?

The answer to this question depends on what you are looking for. The original Yoto player is better for at-home use, and if you are looking for extra audio space and features like a room thermometer or night light as well. The Yoto mini is better for on-the-go use, like in a car on a road trip, or if you are looking for something to fit a budget better.

As a Mom of four who has purchased and owns both, we prefer our Yoto mini. We bring it along on car rides, it has similar features to the larger one, and comes at a better price point.

With four children, we are in the market for another one so multiple children can use them with headphones while traveling, and we will purchase another mini. **We do have the Yoto original, and it comes on car rides as well with use but it just takes up more room.

Overall, we love our Yoto players and both versions are some of our most used toys. We love that they allow children to use their imaginations while listening to stories, songs, and more. They are both easy to use, decently priced, and have tons of fun content options. If you’re on the fence about purchasing one, you will not regret it! Head on over and get one today!