Marco Polo, is one of many communication apps along the lines of Zoom, Houseparty and SnapChat to explode in popularity during the Covid pandemic. The app’s founders, Michal and Vlada Bortnik, say their app is different in that Marco Polo is ‘built to be good for you’ and to be ‘safe for families’.
“I love using Marco Polo to connect with friends. It has been a huge blessing to connect with others. It is much easier than Snapchat or texting. I can tell someone a lot more in this video message. I HIGHLY recommend using this to connect with friends; especially if they live far from you.”
Released in 2014 by Joya Communications, Marco Polo has been dubbed a “video walkie-talkie.”. The app allows you to send short video messages to your friends and family and respond to them. Marco Polo is designed to be for your closest friends and family. You can't search and find anyone without their mobile number. Marco Polo is also ad-free and we do not collect your data. MARCO POLO IS FREE TO USE. The free version of Marco Polo includes:. 100% free with no ads. Unlimited chats. Unlimited groups. There’s a whisper in the venture community we’re hearing that is growing increasingly louder, and it’s about this video walkie-talkie app called Marco Polo. Investors are suddenly very.
“I moved across the country 2 years ago and this app has been the best thing to happen for my now long-distance friendships. I have a group chat with my 5 best girlfriends and we are able to keep up with each other’s lives, see their babies and fur babies and other things that remind me of my old city. It’s great! I highly recommend it. 😊”
“I love being able to send and get videos from my daughter and granddaughter. My daughter is in the military and was in Kuwait and her daughter was staying with us. We were able to see and hear her every day. So much faster than mail. We love it.”
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More like having a conversation in real life
On your own time
Life is busy. Marco Polo works when you have a moment to talk, even if your schedules don’t match. Unlike other video apps, you don’t need to be live.
For close relationships
With people you love, texts and social media don’t give you the whole picture and calls are hard to schedule. Have spontaneous face-to-face conversations and really see how your loved ones are doing.
Be together with groups
Gather friends and family, chat with your support or hobby group, collaborate with co-workers or fantasy football teammates. Each person can watch and respond when it works for them.
Easy and fun
Speaking face to face is as easy as pressing 'Start' and 'Stop'. Have fun with doodles and voice filters, too!
- Personal, face-to-face communication with tone and context
- Private: We will never show ads. We will never collect data to sell
- Android and iOS
- Stored in the Cloud, so your phone storage isn’t depleted
- Free, unlimited, and ad-free
- Videos don't disappear, and can be stored forever
- Group or 1:1 conversations
- Filters and voice effects for fun