Comparison

01 Light vs SMRT Box

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote file management
  • App integration
  • Smart home control
  • Custom automations
  • Voice command interface
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • AI Auto-Tagging of items
  • SMRT Spaces for box location mapping
  • Secure QR Code labels
  • Customizable categories
  • Offline access to data
  • Large, visible labels
Features
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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.

Screenshots

01 Light4 screens
SMRT Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SMRT Box sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 01 Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
01 Light versus SMRT Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter01 LightSMRT Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOpen Interpreter Inc.SMRT Solutions, LLC (TX)

Customer experience

01 Light

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SMRT Box

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

01 Light

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SMRT Box

One-time2
  • SMRT Box 5-Pack Labels$3.99
  • SMRT Box 10-Pack Labels$5.99

Questions

Is 01 Light free?
01 Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMRT Box free?
SMRT Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 01 Light or SMRT Box?
01 Light and SMRT Box are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do 01 Light or SMRT Box have ads?
Neither 01 Light nor SMRT Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 01 Light or SMRT Box?
01 Light ships an update every 8 days, and SMRT Box every 3 weeks. Most recently, 01 Light was updated on November 4, 2026 and SMRT Box on October 31, 2026.

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