VGo vs GovCall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VGo
This app allows users to remotely control a telepresence robot, enabling real-time audio and video communication and movement in a distant location. It facilitates virtual attendance for school, medical appointments, and social connections.
- Remote robot control
- Real-time audio/video
- Virtual presence replication
- Remote movement (driving)
- Secure connectivity
- Easy setup and operation
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Be There Without Being There The VGo Telepresence Robot delivers real time audio and video communication to replicate a presence in a distant location – with the freedom to move around as if you were physically there. The VGo App is used to initiate connectivity, see and hear what is happening at the remote location, and drive the VGo. VGo is easy to setup and operate for all ages whether you are attending school virtually, checking in for a medical appointment, connecting with family and friends, joining a museum tour and more.Go App for iPad enables VGo Robotic Telepresence users to use an iPad to visit using a VGo. With VGo you can move around (drive) in a distant location and interact the people there. VGos are in hospitals, schools, businesses and the home. VGo is simple, secure and affordable for all type of organizations. Your organization must provide you with a username and password and provide access to approved VGos.
GovCall
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GovCall is virtual video conferencing suite that gives you the freedom to work – anytime, anywhere, on any device. Features Include Conference Calls: ● Conduct conference calls with video and screen sharing with up to 300 callers ● Schedule calls on the go or start a call on-the-fly with the click of a button ● Invite participants from your integrated address book ● Accommodate callers around the world with the new Time Zone feature ● Add an agenda so that callers know what topics you’ll be covering ● Create recurring calls with just a few clicks ● Download-free video & screen sharing Online Meetings: ● See thumbnails of participants, and who exactly is speaking ● View callers logged in via webcam ● Video screen share with other attendees during any online meetings. ● View shared files and documents ● Download files uploaded to the Chat window ● Mute and add/remove participants from within your call ● Use text chat, take notes and save for later in your call history ● Initiate recording from within the app Meeting History: ● View your call history including conference stats ● Listen to or download your conference recordings ● View/edit upcoming calls ● Update your contact information ● Manage your account settings Say Goodbye to: ● Call reservations - schedule in advance or on demand! ● Confusing star commands - use your personal meeting room and enjoy visual call controls!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GovCall at fortnightly against VGo's every 20 months. GovCall also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VGo ships an update every 20 months, GovCall fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VGo | GovCall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 175 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vecna | HealthSpace Informatics, Inc. |
In-app purchases
VGo
No in-app purchases
GovCall
No in-app purchases









