The short answer: each SkyBud (Ash, Pearl or Sprout) is $139. Talking and stories stay free for life, with no subscription needed. SkyBuds+ is optional: your first month is free with your SkyBud, then it is $9.99/month, or you can add a prepaid SkyBuds+ pass in your cart.
The prices here are the ones on our product pages and in our published policies, linked below. Prices are in US dollars, before any sales tax and shipping.
What you pay, line by line
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A SkyBud (Ash, Pearl or Sprout) | $139 | One-time. Comes with a cable and a quick guide. |
| Talking and stories | $0 | Free for life. No subscription needed. |
| The parent app | $0 | Free to download. |
| SkyBuds+, first month | $0 | Included with your SkyBud. |
| SkyBuds+, after that | $9.99/month | Optional. Cancel anytime. One membership covers every SkyBud in your home. |
| SkyBuds+ prepaid pass | $99.99 for twelve months (save $19.89) | Optional. Then it renews at $9.99/month. |
| US shipping | Shown at checkout | Free on orders over $190. |
What stays free, and what SkyBuds+ adds
Free forever, with or without SkyBuds+:
- Full back-and-forth conversation
- Stories
- It remembers your child
SkyBuds+ adds smart parent insights and unlimited personalized stories. It is optional, and you can cancel anytime.
The first year, worked out
- One SkyBud, no SkyBuds+: $139, plus shipping. Nothing more to pay after that.
- One SkyBud, SkyBuds+ every month: $139 + 11 paid months at $9.99 ($109.89) = $248.89 for the first 12 months, plus shipping.
- One SkyBud, a prepaid SkyBuds+ pass: $139 + $99.99 for the pass = SkyBuds+ for 13 months (the free first month, then twelve prepaid months), plus shipping.
How other AI toys are priced
The list prices of other AI toys, as shown on each maker’s own product pages on October 28, 2026, with every model and subscription price we found there. Prices change, so check before you buy.
| Toy | Price on the maker’s site | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SkyBuds (Ash, Pearl, Sprout) | $139 | getskybuds.com |
| Curio plush (e.g. Gabbo, Grem) | $119, marked down from $150 | heycurio.com |
| Miko Mini | $149, marked down from $199 | miko.ai |
| Miko 3 | $299 | miko.ai |
| Miko Max subscription | $14.99/month or $99/year (the Miko Max page shows the year marked down to $89) | miko.ai |
We make SkyBuds. For a fuller side-by-side, see our AI toy buyer’s guide.
Sources
- Ash, Pearl and Sprout product pages: price and SkyBuds+
- SkyBuds FAQ: what stays free
- Shipping policy
- Refund policy: cancellations and returns
