Installation
Get Noema running on your iPhone or iPad 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.
Minimum requirements
- iOS & iPadOS: Version 17 or newer recommended for the latest ML optimizations.
- Chipset: A13 Bionic or better delivers smooth inference and GPU offload.
- 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.
Install from the App Store
- 1
Open the App Store
Search for “Noema” or “Noema AI” on your iPhone or iPad.
- 2
Tap Get
Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your password to start the download.
- 3
Launch Noema
Follow the welcome flow, then choose your first on-device model to preload.
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.
