Comparison

Poldi vs Marco Translator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • On-demand ride booking
  • In-app payment
  • Multi-passenger transport
  • Utilizes existing bus stops
  • Recurring ride booking
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time two-way conversation translation
  • Supports 120+ languages
  • High-quality AI voices
  • Text translation and speaking
  • Anonymous data processing
  • AI-powered accuracy
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Poldi4 screens
Marco Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Poldi versus Marco Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoldiMarco Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVia Transportation, Inc.ScribeNow LLC (NY)

Customer experience

Poldi

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Marco Translator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Poldi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Marco Translator

Subscriptions3
  • Marco Bronze (1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • Marco Silver (1 Month)$24.991 Month
  • Marco Gold (1 Month)$49.991 Month

Questions

Is Poldi free?
Poldi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Marco Translator free?
Marco Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Poldi or Marco Translator?
Marco Translator is rated higher. Poldi averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Marco Translator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Poldi or Marco Translator have ads?
Neither Poldi nor Marco Translator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Poldi or Marco Translator?
Poldi ships an update every 2 months, and Marco Translator every 5 days. Most recently, Poldi was updated on November 3, 2026 and Marco Translator on October 30, 2026.

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