Wooden toys packed with hidden tech. Deals that cut the price of screen-free play in half.
QUBS makes tech-powered wooden toys built around a screen-free promise, using RFID cartridges and Bluetooth-connected apps to bring characters like Cody Block and the Qubitunes play stage to life. The brand blends STEAM learning with old-school wooden play, and it currently has a run of deal pricing live through its View Your Deal storefront. VYDToday researched this brand’s deals to help you decide if it is worth buying.
Our research found that QUBS built its entire catalog around one core idea: kids get the engagement of tech without a screen ever turning on. That’s a harder needle to thread than it sounds, and QUBS backs it up with real hardware, not just marketing language.
We discovered that the expansion-set model is what makes QUBS worth a second look. Instead of a single toy that gets outgrown in a season, the play stage and Cody Block both accept new cartridges and blocks, which stretches the value of the initial purchase.
Screen-free interaction backed by RFID and Bluetooth tech, not just a marketing label
Growing library of expansion content across music, coding, and story themes
Sustainability messaging baked into the brand’s wood-first manufacturing approach
QUBS vs Competitors
Feature
QUBS
Yoto Player
Toniebox
Learning Resources Botley 2.0
Core Material
Wood-based hardware
Plastic speaker unit
Plastic speaker unit
Plastic robot body
Screen-Free Play
Yes, RFID cartridges and blocks
Yes, physical cards
Yes, figurine-based
Yes, coding chips
Content Focus
Music, stories, coding, games
Audiobooks, podcasts, music
Audiobooks, songs
Coding and navigation only
Expandability
Ongoing cartridge and block releases
Growing card library
Tonie figurine library
Limited add-on packs
Entry Price
$129.99 (Qubitunes) / $99.99 (Cody Block)
Around $99.99
Around $99.99
Around $69.99
Our research found that QUBS sits at a similar price point to established screen-free brands, but it’s one of the few that combines audio play, storytelling, and coding logic under one hardware ecosystem instead of splitting them across separate products. For more brand-by-brand breakdowns like this, check out vydtoday.
Pros and Cons
✅ Pros
Genuinely screen-free during play
Expandable cartridge and block system
Wood construction feels durable
Two distinct product lines to choose from
Free app updates keep toys current
❌ Cons
Cartridges are a recurring cost
Higher entry price than plastic rivals
Play stage and Cody Block sold separately
Some cartridges require the base unit to work
Newer brand with a smaller content library so far
Discounts, Coupon Codes & Gift Cards
Our team found that View Your Deal is currently offering QUBS products at 50% off retail as part of its official TV segment promotion, including the Qubitunes starter set dropping from $129.99 to $64.99.
We discovered the same 50% discount applies across nearly the entire deals catalog, from individual game cartridges to full bundles like the Toddler Bundle, cut from $169.97 to $84.98.
Our research found a community sign-up on the brand’s own site, where joining the QUBS community unlocks exclusive updates and offers sent directly by email.
Final Verdict
We recommend QUBS for families who want their kids off screens without giving up interactive play. Our research suggests the brand delivers on that promise through real hardware rather than just clever branding.
It’s worth buying while the View Your Deal pricing is live, since the 50% discount brings QUBS in line with cheaper plastic competitors. It’s less worth it at full retail price, where the wood-and-tech premium is harder to justify against established rivals with bigger content libraries.
