The app has a 4.5 rating on the Google Play Store (out of 5) and more than 133,000 reviews, and a 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store.Īnd a quick Twitter search pulls up hundreds of tweets about the app. 3 on the App Store's top free apps chart right now. The app has been around for more than a year, but is starting to catch on: It's No. Marco Polo was created by a company called Joya Communications, which says on its website that its mission is " to help people feel close no matter the distance, enabling people to remain connected in convenient and meaningful ways." Unlike Snapchat, however, the app saves your videos so you can have a running conversation with your friend or a group of friends. It can help teach your children how to communicate properly with others, instead of over text messages. Some of my friends even claim it has helped with depression since the users feel less isolated, but that is definitely not backed up by any sort of scientific study.Much like Snapchat, Marco Polo traffics in messages that are only a few seconds long. The face to face interaction really helps open the doors of communication. I can tell you that I truly believe it has improved my relationship with my friends and family. Final ThoughtsĪs I mentioned, I adore Marco Polo, so I am completely on board with kids who want to use it. This means they could be sending inappropriate things to their friends and then deleting them before you have a chance to check up. The only real problem at the moment is that there is the ability to delete your own messages.
They are unable to communicate with anyone until they have their phone number programmed into their device. What Should Parents Watch Out For?Īs I mentioned previously, the app is pretty safe for kids to use. The filter selection is not nearly as robust as Snapchat or Instagram, but I mostly use the app to communicate with my friends. You can send images through the app, draw or write on the screen during your video, and even use a couple filters to change your face or your voice. It also saves all the old messages, so if you ever need to refer back to one, you can pull it up again later. You can watch as your friend is recording live, or you can view it at a later time when it’s convenient for you. You also cannot be interrupted like during a live chat. You are not limited on time, so if you have a big rant you can just keep going. It is absolutely easier to hit start and speak your text. Threads 1,662 Messages 13,076 Members 1,872 Latest member ncezarus. I almost get a little annoyed when I actually have to text someone because they aren’t on Marco Polo. It has become my default method of communication. You can also just speak to individuals if you don’t want to create a group. My group with my six good friends is called “The Talking Head” because one of my friend’s son said “I want to watch the talking heads” when he was speaking about how we always talk to each other through Marco Polo. You can create different groups, and even give them unique names, like your last name for a group with all of your siblings, or a fun name your kids said about your group. I love that it’s limited like this so strangers won’t be able to find your children through the app because they don’t have their phone number. It won’t allow you to find someone on Marco Polo that you don’t already have a phone number for. When you open the app it will allow you to add friends to your Marco Polo by scanning through your phone’s contacts. Try sending quick videos, or 'Polos,' as a way to locate a friend that you're trying to meet up with or just as a quick way to start a chat. This walkie talkie, though, has video capabilities. Marco Polo is considered a video walkie-talkie. Marco Polo is a push-to-talk app that recreates the experience of using a walkie-talkie to communicate with people you know. So, this might be a slightly biased review, but hey, it’s a REALLY great app! What is Marco Polo Like to Use? I absolutely love using Marco Polo to communicate with friends, family and more.
I have to be honest for a minute here, Marco Polo is probably the most used app on my phone currently.
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