SPUD Robot vs Daimond AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPUD Robot
Control a robot remotely from your mobile device to monitor your space. Connect with a gamepad for an enhanced driving experience. Currently, access is by invitation only.
- Remote robot control
- Workspace/home monitoring
- Gamepad support (Xbox/PlayStation)
- Mobile and tablet access
- Invitation-based access
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SPUD is a robot you can drive from your phone or iPad! Connect to SPUD from anywhere to keep an eye on your workspace or home. Use a Xbox or PlayStation controller to have the best time driving SPUD. ------- Right now only one SPUD exists in the world so you'll have to be invited to drive him. Maybe soon you can get your own! -------
Daimond AI
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Always wanted an AI like those in the movies? An AI assistant with actual personality who's also useful - and one whose look you can design yourself? Daimond AI lets you create your perfect AI companion. Customize personality, voice and name. Generate a custom illustrated character built from your companion's personality, or pick one of 10 animated companions. Then talk through ideas, search the web, check your schedule, or get a second opinion - by text or voice, online or offline. PERSONALITY + PRACTICAL TOOLS Tired of robotic, one-size-fits-all AI? Love character apps but wish they could help with actual tasks? Daimond offers both: Personality + Practical Tools. Name Your AI Pick a name that fits their personality. Shape Your Character Adjust personality traits with intuitive sliders - then generate a matching illustrated character with Apple Intelligence. Choose a Voice Multiple natural voices make conversation feel real, not robotic. MEET YOUR COMPANION Generate your own illustrated character with Apple Intelligence, created from your companion's personality traits - or pick from 10 built-in animated characters. Your Companion appears in chat and speaks the words. Add matching Thinking and Greeting expressions so your character reacts while Daimond replies and greets you each morning. Character generation uses Apple's Image Playground and requires Apple Intelligence on a supported device. The 10 built-in animated companions remain available on other devices. LOCAL AI-FULLY PRIVATE, WORKS OFFLINE Prefer to keep your AI on-device? Switch your provider to Local and Daimond runs a language model right on your iPhone or iPad. * No API key. No account. No internet required. * Conversations stay on your iPhone or iPad. * Built-in voice output works offline too. * Perfect for travel, flights, or anywhere privacy matters. Local AI is available on iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and supported M-series iPads. Other devices keep full access to cloud providers. USE DAIMOND FOR REAL TASKS Search, Research & Images Get answers with personality. Point your camera at something and Daimond can read and discuss it. Calendar & Reminders Review what's ahead and keep your day organized. Subscribers to the Pro tier can create new calendar events and reminders for you. On Your Home Screen Widgets and Shortcuts put Daimond within easy reach, while proactive notifications help Pro users stay ahead of the day. Daimond picks up facts about you as you chat. You're in control and can delete memories anytime. START WITH DAIMOND Enjoy text and voice conversations, every supported AI provider, personality settings, web search, reading calendar events and reminders, and up to 5 stored memories. Local AI has no API key or provider usage fees on supported hardware. Cloud providers - including OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, and Google - use your own account and API key and bill you separately. CHOOSE PRO FOR MORE Daimond AI Pro adds weather, creating calendar events and reminders, proactive notifications, and up to 25 stored memories for $4.99 USD per month. YOUR AI, YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL Daimond AI has no account system. API keys and conversations are stored locally on your device, and AI requests go directly from your device to the provider you select. We don't have access to your conversations. Daimond AI Pro is an optional auto-renewing monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Third-party model, audio, and search providers are not affiliated with The Red Building Group. Privacy Policy: https://daimondai.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://daimondai.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SPUD Robot at none against Daimond AI's 1. SPUD Robot also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Daimond AI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 48 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Daimond AI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. SPUD Robot asks for nothing beyond the download.
SPUD Robot ships an update every 48 months, Daimond AI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPUD Robot | Daimond AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TMR IND. | The Red Building Group LLC |
In-app purchases
SPUD Robot
No in-app purchases
Daimond AI
- Daimond AI7 Days trial$4.991 Month









