Salamander AI vs afk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Salamander AI
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With the power of AI, you can always have a presence at your computer. Stay productive, even when you are away from keyboard. Backed by Anthropic Claude CLI, you can connect your phone to your computer in a way that enhances your workflow and optimizes your output. Create a runner, choose a directory, and start a conversation with your AI. While its doing the work, you can be out and about doing something you love, and when the AI is done doing its work, it will send you a push notification, ready for the next task. Even when you are AFK, your AI is there for you at your computer, ready to execute. https://salamander.space/#terms
afk
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Keep coding where you already do. "afk" connects the AI coding agents running in your existing setup โ Claude Code, Codex, and more โ to your phone. No new IDE. No new workflow. Keep using your editor and terminal as usual, and use "afk" when you step away. - Get notified when your AI finishes, fails, or needs your input. - Approve requests and answer questions from your phone. - Check active sessions and see what your AI is working on. - Send new tasks remotely and review the results. - Stay connected to your computer wherever you are. Your tools and code stay on your computer. "afk" simply gives you a way to stay in control from your phone. Install "afk" on your computer and pair your phone to get started: afkremote.com/install
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: afk at none against Salamander AI's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Salamander AI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. afk asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Salamander AI | afk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Commit 451 LLC | Su Il Lee |
In-app purchases
Salamander AI
- Pro Subscription$4.991 Month
afk
No in-app purchases









