SchlummerMärchen and Toniebox 2 compared
By Jens Martsch · published on · updated on
As of 28 August 2026
SchlummerMärchen and Toniebox 2 offer two different ways to enjoy audio content: SchlummerMärchen creates personalised stories in an app, while Toniebox 2 plays content through Tonies. Which option suits a family depends on what matters to them.
Comparison at a glance
| Topic | SchlummerMärchen | Toniebox 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Concept | SchlummerMärchenPersonalised stories in an app | Toniebox 2Audio player with Tonies |
| Personalisation | SchlummerMärchenThe child's name, cuddly toy and favourite world become part of the story | Toniebox 2Content is selected through Tonies |
| Evening use | SchlummerMärchenA loved one can read from a smartphone or play audio; the display can face away from the child | Toniebox 2Described by Tonies as a screen-free listening experience |
| Prices | SchlummerMärchenMonthly for one child: Silber €7.99, Gold €12.99, Platin €14.99 | Toniebox 2Toniebox 2: €119.99 according to Tonies |
| Internet | SchlummerMärchenThe app is used in a browser | Toniebox 2Wi-Fi is needed for setup, the first use of each new Tonie and adding content to a Creative-Tonie; downloaded content then works without Wi-Fi |
| Additional features | SchlummerMärchenCategories; Platin also includes custom themes, individual voices for each child and story continuations | Toniebox 2According to Tonies, Toniebox 2 has a sleep timer and nightlight |
What does Toniebox 2 offer?
Toniebox 2 is used with Tonies. Tonies describes it as a screen-free audio player. Wi-Fi is required for setup, the first use of each new Tonie and adding new content to a Creative-Tonie; content already downloaded can then be played without Wi-Fi. The product page lists a price of €119.99, a sleep timer and a nightlight.
What does SchlummerMärchen offer?
SchlummerMärchen creates stories from details provided by a loved one, with the child's name, cuddly toy and favourite world at their heart. The available features depend on the plan; see the pricing page for the current overview.
For shared reading, a loved one can use a smartphone with its display facing away from the child. The child does not need to look at a screen.
Conclusion
Toniebox 2 suits families who want a standalone, screen-free audio player with Tonies. SchlummerMärchen suits families who want to create personal stories using details from their own lives and enjoy them together through a loved one's smartphone. Both approaches can sit alongside each other, depending on the situation.
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