01 Light vs Samantha Translate
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.
Samantha Translate
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Samantha Translate is a simple, premium voice translator for conversations, travel, interviews, and daily listening. Open the app, leave the input language on auto-detect or choose the source language, choose your output language, and Samantha speaks the translation in real time. Privacy is simple: Samantha Translate does not save your audio, transcripts, or translation history. Audio is processed live to provide the translation. Subscription title: Samantha Translate Pro Weekly. New subscribers can start with a 3-day free trial. After the trial, Samantha Translate renews weekly at $4.99 unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 01 Light at none against Samantha Translate's 1. 01 Light also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Samantha Translate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price 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. Samantha Translate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 01 Light asks for nothing beyond the download.
01 Light ships an update every 8 days, Samantha Translate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 01 Light | Samantha Translate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Interpreter Inc. | Alejandro Hernandez Mitre |
In-app purchases
01 Light
No in-app purchases
Samantha Translate
- Samantha Translate Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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