# Marco Polo vs Encore Loop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Encore Loop at none against Marco Polo's 11. Encore Loop also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Marco Polo's advantage is ratings volume (2.2M vs 2) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marco Polo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Encore Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Encore Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marco Polo has 2.2M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Marco Polo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Encore Loop's.

Marco Polo ships an update weekly, Encore Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marco Polo | Encore Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marco-polo-video-messenger/id912561374/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-loop/id6469189296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joya Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/530046419) | [Encore Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459727630) |

## What reviewers say

### Marco Polo

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #99 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect face-to-face with loved ones through private, ad-free video messages. This app allows for asynchronous conversations, letting you send and receive video messages on your own schedule, fostering deeper connections without social media pressures.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 |
| Plus Guest Pass | $14.99 | one-time |

**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


### Encore Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-loop/id6469189296)

This app enhances workplace productivity and collaboration by providing centralized access to internal tools, company news, HR updates, and a comprehensive document library. It facilitates communication and keeps employees informed about events and training, ensuring everyone stays connected and up-to-date.

**Highlights:** Streamlined access to internal tools, Company and employee news, HR updates and employee directory, Corporate document library with search, Collaborative workspaces, Push notifications for updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marco Polo free?

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

### Is Encore Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marco Polo or Encore Loop?

Encore Loop is rated higher. Marco Polo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2M ratings, while Encore Loop averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Marco Polo or Encore Loop have ads?

Neither Marco Polo nor Encore Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marco Polo or Encore Loop?

Marco Polo ships an update weekly, and Encore Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Marco Polo was updated on October 23, 2026 and Encore Loop 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.*