Loona

Routine price

The most expressive robot pet you can buy without a subscription, and the one kids keep playing with after week two.

Now $499

90-day low $379.23

2-yr cost $499

Privacy Mostly local

Below list, but this price shows up most months.

Check today's price

Verified September 18, 2026. Independently tracked — confirm the current price on Amazon.

Buy it if

Households that want pet-like charm, trick games and no monthly fee.

Skip it if

You need a conversation partner. Loona understands commands, not open-ended talk.

What it really costs

The sticker price is not the price.

Hardware today	$499
Required plan	None
Two-year ownership	$499
Offline use	Works without internet
Returns	14 days, unopened only

Optional GPT add-on exists but the robot is fully usable without it.

Privacy

What it records, and where it goes.

Mostly local Always-on microphone: no · Account required: no

·Microphone activates on wake word by default
·No account needed for core play
·Local processing for most commands

What works

+No mandatory subscription
+Genuinely charming movement and expressions
+Works offline for core tricks

What does not

−Short return window
−Charging dock is bulky
−Firmware updates occasionally reset settings

Specifications

Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery	About 2.5 hours
Offline Mode	Yes for core play
App Required	Optional

Common questions

Is Loona worth it at the current price?

At $499 it is $119.77 above its 90-day low of $379.23. The product is fine; today's price is not the best one available this quarter.

What happens if the company shuts down?

Core play does not depend on a server, so the device keeps working. App-based extras would stop.

Does it need an account?

No account is required for normal use, which is unusual and worth knowing.

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