# 01 Light vs Steno Keyboard Pocket

The clearest difference is price: 01 Light at Free against Steno Keyboard Pocket's $4.99. 01 Light also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Steno Keyboard Pocket's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

01 Light is free to download; Steno Keyboard Pocket costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 01 Light against 5.0 for Steno Keyboard Pocket. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

01 Light ships an update every 8 days, Steno Keyboard Pocket every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 01 Light | Steno Keyboard Pocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/01-light/id6601937732/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steno-keyboard-pocket/id6792498937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 41 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Interpreter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760822259) | [MICHAEL ANGELO DURGIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791267484) |

## What reviewers say

### 01 Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/01-light/id6601937732)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Steno Keyboard Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steno-keyboard-pocket/id6792498937)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app enables stenographic writing on an iPhone by pressing multiple keys simultaneously to form chords. A built-in dictionary translates these chords into words, phrases, or punctuation. It's designed for efficient text input and learning steno on the go.

**Highlights:** Chord-based stenographic input, On-device dictionary translation, Import Plover/RTF dictionaries, Personal dictionary priority, Steno lookup and definition, Private, no data leaves device

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 01 Light free?

01 Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Steno Keyboard Pocket free?

Steno Keyboard Pocket costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 01 Light or Steno Keyboard Pocket?

01 Light and Steno Keyboard Pocket are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do 01 Light or Steno Keyboard Pocket have ads?

Neither 01 Light nor Steno Keyboard Pocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 01 Light or Steno Keyboard Pocket?

01 Light ships an update every 8 days, and Steno Keyboard Pocket every 6 days. Most recently, 01 Light was updated on November 4, 2026 and Steno Keyboard Pocket on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
