01 Light vs SMRT Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SMRT Box
Effortlessly organize your belongings by packing boxes, labeling them, and photographing their contents. AI automatically tags items and maps box locations, saving you time searching through storage.
- AI Auto-Tagging of items
- SMRT Spaces for box location mapping
- Secure QR Code labels
- Customizable categories
- Offline access to data
- Large, visible labels
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Stop digging through boxes. SMRT Box tells you exactly what's inside and where every box is. Pack a box, label it, take pics of what's inside, and AI tags everything. Then map where each box lives so you can find any item in seconds. The only app with: • AI Auto-Tagging • SMRT Spaces — see exactly where every box is • Secure QR labels tied to your account • Instant search across all your boxes • Custom categories • Works offline Built for self-storage, moving, new homes, dorms, seasonal stuff, and anyone tired of searching for things you put in storage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 01 Light at none against SMRT Box's 2. 01 Light also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. SMRT Box sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 01 Light asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 01 Light against 5.0 for SMRT Box. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
01 Light ships an update every 8 days, SMRT Box every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 01 Light | SMRT Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Interpreter Inc. | SMRT Solutions, LLC (TX) |
Customer experience
01 Light
SMRT Box
In-app purchases
01 Light
No in-app purchases
SMRT Box
- SMRT Box 5-Pack Labels$3.99
- SMRT Box 10-Pack Labels$5.99
Questions
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