# ntouch® vs Marco Polo

The clearest difference is rating: Marco Polo at 4.8 against ntouch®'s 4.0. Marco Polo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (65% vs 35%). ntouch®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marco Polo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ntouch® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marco Polo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marco Polo has 2.2M ratings behind it against 509, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of ntouch®'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Marco Polo's.

ntouch® ships an update every 2 months, Marco Polo weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ntouch® | Marco Polo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntouch/id441554954/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marco-polo-video-messenger/id912561374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 509 | **2.2M** |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **65.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 37 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sorenson Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/358815148) | [Joya Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/530046419) |

## What reviewers say

### ntouch®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntouch/id441554954)

Experience high-quality video relay services on your mobile device. Connect with passionate interpreters for seamless communication, anytime and anywhere. Includes a feature to enhance visibility for all participants on calls.

**Highlights:** Mobile video relay experience, Passionate interpreters, Sorenson Wavello feature, Be Seen feature, On-the-go access

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth video quality
- 🔒 Reliable security
- 👍 Helpful interpreters
- 💡 Useful features like location sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 👎 Interpreter issues like incorrect information or hanging up
- 🤔 Confusing login and account management
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Calls randomly disconnecting
- Inability to answer incoming calls
- Persistent 'server down' messages
- Camera rotation issues on M1 Macs

**Requested features**

- Add 'do not disturb' mode for VP
- Improve syncing across devices
- Allow customization of app layout
- Provide better support for newer devices and iOS versions


### Marco Polo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marco-polo-video-messenger/id912561374)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #107 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app offers private, ad-free video messaging for one-on-one or group conversations. It focuses on genuine connection without social media pressures, allowing users to communicate on their own schedule.

**Highlights:** Private, ad-free video chat, Asynchronous video messaging, One-on-one and group chats, Emoji reactions and special effects, Sharecast feature, Background listening (Plus), Speed control (Plus)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marco Polo - Unlimited Storage | $7.99 | per month |
| Marco Polo Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Marco Polo Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Marco Polo Plus - Family Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Marco Polo Plus – Family Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Marco Polo - Unlimited Storage | $47.99 | per year |
| Marco Polo Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Marco Polo Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Marco Polo Plus – Family Plan | $159.99 | per year |
| Marco Polo Plus – Family Plan | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for long-distance communication
- 🚀 Convenient video messaging
- 💡 Allows asynchronous communication
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helps maintain relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Video and audio quality issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High data usage
- 🔒 Removing previously free features

**Reported bugs**

- Videos stopping or going black during playback
- Issues with marking messages as unwatched
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates
- Forced upgrade to paid version without warning

**Requested features**

- Add text messaging capabilities
- Improve video/audio quality
- Bring back previously free features
- Add option to save/download videos
- Improve navigation and playback controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ntouch® free?

ntouch® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Marco Polo free?

Marco Polo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ntouch® or Marco Polo?

Marco Polo is rated higher. ntouch® averages 4.0 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while Marco Polo averages 4.8 from 2.2M ratings.

### Do ntouch® or Marco Polo have ads?

Neither ntouch® nor Marco Polo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ntouch® or Marco Polo?

ntouch® ships an update every 2 months, and Marco Polo weekly. Most recently, ntouch® was updated on November 6, 2026 and Marco Polo on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*