Noa for Frame vs 01 Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Noa for Frame
An AI assistant for AR glasses that offers GPT-powered chat, web search, and translation. Users can customize its personality and developers can explore its communication protocols for building their own apps.
- GPT-powered chat
- Web search
- Translation
- Customizable personality
- Developer hack page
- Chat history storage
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Noa is a personal AI assistant designed to run on your Frame AR glasses. It features GPT-powered chat, web search, and translation. Simply tap your Frame and ask Noa anything. Noa will respond both on your Frame and store the chat history in the app. You can give Noa a splash of personality through the Tune page. Adjust Noa's style, tone, and format of responses, as well as control GPT temperature and response length. For Frame developers, Noa serves as a great example of how to make your own apps. The Hack page details all Bluetooth transactions between Noa and your Frame, such that you can quickly learn how to build your own communication with Frame.
01 Light
Control your computer and smart home devices remotely using voice commands. Access files, launch applications, and manage connected devices from anywhere. This early access release is designed for developers and enthusiasts.
- Remote file management
- App integration
- Smart home control
- Custom automations
- Voice command interface
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Control your computer and smart home with voice commands from anywhere. The 01 connects to a server on your home machine, enabling remote access to your files, apps, and IoT devices. Capabilities: File management: Search, move, and share files across your system App integration: Interact with email, calendars, notes, and reminders Smart home control: Manage lights, thermostats, and other connected devices Custom automations: Teach your 01 to perform specific workflows Setup: 1. Install Python 3.11 2. Clone our GitHub repo: github.com/openinterpreter/01 3. Follow server setup instructions: 01.openinterpreter.com/software/server/livekit-server 4. Scan the generated QR code with the 01 App This is an early access release for developers and enthusiasts. Expect updates and potential instability. --- The 01 is an open-source platform for conversational devices, inspired by the Rabbit R1 and Star Trek computer. The source code for this app and the 01 server can be found at github.com/openinterpreter/01.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 01 Light at 5.0 against Noa for Frame's 4.0. Noa for Frame's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
01 Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Noa for Frame | 01 Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Brilliant Labs Limited (HK) | Open Interpreter Inc. |
Customer experience
Noa for Frame
01 Light
In-app purchases
Noa for Frame
No in-app purchases
01 Light
No in-app purchases
