# Poloska vs Callmode

The clearest difference is rating: Callmode at 5.0 against Poloska's 4.1. Callmode also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Poloska's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (76 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Callmode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Poloska asks for nothing beyond the download.

Callmode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poloska has 76 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Poloska's written reviews are positive against 100% of Callmode's.

Poloska ships an update every 4 months, Callmode every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poloska | Callmode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poloska/id885535425/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callmode/id6808681547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NIKITA SHANIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/617253616) | [OMAR FATTAHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808681549) |

## What reviewers say

### Poloska

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poloska/id885535425)

This app transforms your phone into a slit-scan camera, capturing continuous slices of time to create surreal and dynamic images. Explore motion, distortion, and unique visual effects to unleash your creativity in photography.

**Highlights:** Slit-scan photography, Dynamic image creation, Motion and distortion effects, Horizontal and vertical scanning, Creative photo manipulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Callmode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callmode/id6808681547)

Record videos as if you're on a call. This app simulates a video call to help you speak naturally on camera, with an optional teleprompter for scripts. Final recordings only include your video and audio.

**Highlights:** Simulated video call recording, Optional teleprompter, Built-in and custom callers, Adjustable video quality, On-device processing, Automatic saving to Photos

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Callmode Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Callmode Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poloska free?

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

### Is Callmode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Poloska or Callmode?

Callmode is rated higher. Poloska averages 4.1 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Callmode averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Poloska or Callmode have ads?

Neither Poloska nor Callmode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poloska or Callmode?

Poloska ships an update every 4 months, and Callmode every 8 days. Most recently, Poloska was updated on October 24, 2026 and Callmode on October 9, 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.*