Poldi vs Marco Translator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poldi
Book and pay for on-demand public transport rides within Lower Austria. This service transports multiple passengers to their destinations, utilizing existing bus stops as pick-up and drop-off points.
- On-demand ride booking
- In-app payment
- Multi-passenger transport
- Utilizes existing bus stops
- Recurring ride booking
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Rethinking smart mobility. The Lower Austrian on-demand service POLDI is always there when you need it! Book and pay easily via the POLDI app. POLDI operates in various regions of Lower Austria, transporting passengers from one pick-up point to another. Existing bus stops also serve as POLDI stops. How does POLDI work? -- POLDI is a Lower Austrian on-demand service that takes multiple passengers to their destinations at the same time. -- POLDI is on-demand public transport. If you need a ride, you actively need to book it. -- With the POLDI app, passengers can register, book their rides, and pay easily. -- Recurring rides can also be booked – ideal for commuters or for regular trips to the doctor or to visit friends and family. leopoldi is a brand of NÖVOG, developed on behalf of the State of Lower Austria. As an umbrella brand, it combines the regional bus service planned by NÖVOG (LEO) and the on-demand service (POLDI). You can find all information on fares, service areas, operating hours, and more at www.leopoldi.info/poldi For questions, NÖVOG agents are also available at 0800 22 23 22 or via email at kundenservice@noevog.at
Marco Translator
This app facilitates real-time, two-way conversations in over 120 languages using AI. It offers accurate voice and text translations, ensuring privacy by not collecting user audio or text data. It's designed for travelers, students, and international business professionals.
- Real-time two-way conversation translation
- Supports 120+ languages
- High-quality AI voices
- Text translation and speaking
- Anonymous data processing
- AI-powered accuracy
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Just tell Marco what languages you and the other person are speaking, and Marco will automatically translate your whole conversation - both sides! With 120+ supported languages and over 250 high-quality voices, Marco is the perfect AI Travel Companion for travelers, students, international businesses, and more! Marco uses the latest developments in AI to provide real-time translations with high accuracy, so you can confidently rely on what you're saying and hearing. Marco does not collect any of your audio data - your audio data is completely anonymous and sent directly to our translation service where it is processed and discarded. Marco does not collect any of your text data as well - all data sent to and from Marco is completely anonymous. As well as real-time conversation translation, Marco allows you to translate and speak text from one language to another! NOTE: Requires an internet or cellular connection to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Marco Translator at 5.0 against Poldi's 1.5. Marco Translator also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Poldi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Marco Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Poldi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Marco Translator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Poldi ships an update every 2 months, Marco Translator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poldi | Marco Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | ScribeNow LLC (NY) |
Customer experience
Poldi
Marco Translator
In-app purchases
Poldi
No in-app purchases
Marco Translator
- Marco Bronze (1 Month)$9.991 Month
- Marco Silver (1 Month)$24.991 Month
- Marco Gold (1 Month)$49.991 Month









