Who's it for tonight?
Aria ✎
name · friend · theme · length
Add your child's name.
Pick a friend, a theme, and how long. Add their name — about 30 seconds.
7-night screen-free bedtime challenge
Replace bedtime YouTube with screen-free audio stories.
Talo turns the 8pm scramble into a calmer story ritual. Your child gets a personalized bedtime story they listen to — not watch — while you keep the phone face-down and get a full transcript in the morning.
Download free on the App Store. First 7 nights free — no credit card. No videos. No ads.
COPPA-compliant
No ads, ever
No data sold
Parent transcript
No dark patterns
Stories that teach, not just soothe.
Every Talo story quietly carries one real-life lesson — woven around your child's own name, so it lands softly and stays with them.
Courage
Nova finds a lost star and carries it home, even when the hill looks too high.
Kindness & sharing
Bram and Fern share the last goodnight berry instead of keeping it for themselves.
Every story ends the same way — calm, ready for sleep, and a little braver than before.
Parent challenge
Try 7 nights without bedtime YouTube.
For one week, swap the glowing screen for a personalized audio story. Talo gives your child a calm story to listen to, while you keep the phone face-down and the room sleep-friendly.
The 20 minutes before sleep shouldn't be a battle.
Screen-off meltdowns. Negotiations that go nowhere. YouTube surfacing content that keeps them wired instead of winding down. The bedtime window is broken for millions of families.
Talo replaces bedtime YouTube with a story that knows your child — their name, their favorite characters, their mood tonight. The story pace slows naturally, guiding them toward sleep. And you see every word in the morning.
"Bedtime was the most dreaded part of our day — a 30-60 minute battle every single night."
How it works
Three taps to a story that says your child's name — read aloud in a real, gentle voice. See the full walkthrough
"Tonight, Aria, a little lost star needs a brave friend to carry it home…"
▶ Read in a calm, real voice — Ava & SoniaTalo tells their story.
A personalized story, read aloud with your child's name woven in. Phone face-down — they just listen.
You read every word.
The full transcript waits in your parent dashboard by morning. Nothing hidden, ever.
Meet the Story Friends
Talo hosts every bedtime story, for every age. As your child grows, they'll also meet Bram, Fern, and Nova — story friends for ages 6-8 with their own adventures.
Talo doesn't tell stories alone. Bram, Fern, and Nova show up again and again — your child gets to know them, root for them, and ask for them by name.
Watch free stories & songs on YouTube
A taste of Talo — calming bedtime stories, lullabies, and gentle lessons. Free to watch tonight.
Simple, honest pricing
First 7 nights free. No credit card. Cancel anytime.
Most popular
Premium
$4.99/mo
or $39.99/year (save 33%)
- 1 child profile
- Unlimited stories
- AI personalization
- Parent transcript + dashboard
- Story memory (remembers preferences)
Family
$7.99/mo
or $79.99/year (save 17%)
- Up to 3 child profiles
- Unlimited stories
- AI personalization per child
- Parent transcript + dashboard
- Story memory per child
Talo vs. the alternatives
| Talo Kids | Toniebox | Yoto | Moshi | Calm Kids | Alexa Kids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 cost | $39.99-$79.99 | $279+ | $190-$290 | $39.99 | $59.99-$79.99 | $50-$150 (device) |
| AI personalization | Yes | No | No | No | No | Limited |
| Screen-free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | App-based | Yes |
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Parent transcript | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Works tonight | Yes | Hardware needed | Hardware needed | Yes | Yes | Hardware needed |
| Personalized story + recurring lesson cast | Yes | Not paired this way | Not paired this way | Not paired this way | Not paired this way | Not paired this way |
Recommended by pediatricians
Talo's bedtime routine aligns with AAP guidance on healthy sleep habits. We partner with pediatric clinics to support families where it matters most.
Learn about our pediatric programWhat parents are saying
"I was suspicious of another screen app. But this isn't a screen app — my daughter just listens, and I read everything the next morning."
"Bedtime went from a 45-minute battle to something my son actually asks for. The transcript is what sold me."
"No more YouTube rabbit holes. No more negotiations. Just a calm story that ends when it should."
Real parent feedback from our beta program.
Frequently asked questions
Is Talo really screen-free?
Yes. Your child only hears audio. The phone screen stays dark or face-down. No videos, no animations, no visual stimulation before sleep.
How much does it cost?
Talo is free to download. Premium is $4.99/month or $39.99/year for 1 child profile. Family is $7.99/month or $79.99/year for up to 3 profiles. First 7 nights free, no credit card required.
What ages is Talo for?
Ages 3-8, with a sweet spot for 3-6 year olds. Stories adapt vocabulary and themes to the child's age.
Can I share a story with another family?
Yes. Use Gift a Story to send a personalized bedtime story to another family. They get a free preview and can try Talo free.
Will my pediatrician recognize this?
We partner with pediatric clinics across the US. Ask your pediatrician about Talo, or learn about our referral program.
Do you sell my child's data?
No. No ads, no third-party trackers, no data sold. Talo is COPPA-compliant and stores only what's needed for story personalization. You can delete all data at any time from the parent dashboard.
Is this like ChatGPT or Character.AI?
No. Talo is a bedtime story companion, not an open chat. Your child never has an unfiltered conversation. There's no open chat window, no free-form messaging, no companion attachment loops.
Bedtime tips, product updates, no spam
We email when there's something worth saying. Never sold, never spammed.
Tonight's story is ready when you are.
Download free on the App Store. First 7 nights free — no credit card needed. Cancel anytime.