Noema
    Noema

    Installation

    Get Noema running on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Vision Pro in just a few minutes. This guide walks through the prerequisites, download flow, and first-time setup so you can start chatting with on-device models fast.

    Before you install

    Minimum requirements

    • iOS & iPadOS: Version 18 or newer recommended for the latest ML optimizations.
    • macOS: macOS 26 or newer on Apple Silicon for full Metal acceleration.
    • visionOS: visionOS 26+ for the native spatial experience on Apple Vision Pro.
    • Chipset: A13 Bionic or better delivers smooth inference and GPU offload; M-series chips handle larger 7B+ models comfortably.
    • Storage: Keep at least 5 GB free so you can download multiple quantized models.

    Heads up for older hardware

    Devices older than A13 can still run Noema, but large GGUF models will load slowly. Start with a 1–3B parameter model to balance quality and responsiveness.

    Download flow

    Install from the App Store

    1. 1

      Open the App Store

      Search for “Noema” or “Noema AI” on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Vision Pro.

    2. 2

      Tap Get

      Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your password to start the download.

    3. 3

      Launch Noema

      Follow the welcome flow, then choose your first on-device model to preload.

    First launch

    Recommended starting model

    We recommend Qwen 3 1.7B as a first download. It fits comfortably on all supported devices, warms up quickly, and responds well for general tasks like drafting notes, email, or study prompts.

    Setup checklist

    • Download models while on Wi‑Fi to avoid large cellular transfers.
    • Keep Noema open during the first sync so embeddings and caches can finish building.
    • Free up memory by closing heavy apps before loading 7B+ models.