# Marco Polo - Video Messenger

> Video chat that brings you closer without asking you to compromise on trust.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.happybits.marcopolo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.happybits.marcopolo)

## Overview

- **ID:** `co.happybits.marcopolo`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Joya Communications
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 28,844,748
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (313,264 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.591.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-05
- **First published:** 2014-07-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 145 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.happybits.marcopolo)
- **Website:** [http://www.marcopolo.me](http://www.marcopolo.me/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.marcopolo.me/privacy-policy](https://www.marcopolo.me/privacy-policy)

## Description

Marco Polo is a private, ad-free video messenger that lets you communicate face-to-face without the pressure of social media. Send a video, get one back—one-on-one or in groups—on your own schedule. Enjoy unlimited chats and groups, emoji reactions, fun special effects, and Sharecast: broadcast a single video to your circle while keeping replies and reactions private to you.

Built around trust and well-being, Marco Polo avoids likes, endless feeds, and data-selling. Marco Polo Plus adds premium features like 1.5–3x speed control, background listening, custom and animated emojis, and Plus Passes to share free months with friends. A Plus Family plan covers up to six memberships. The app is designed to be simple, secure, and research-focused—prioritizing privacy, responsible monetization, and meaningful connection.

## Rankings

- #5,375 — Overall
- #10 — Communication (Gross)
- #16 — messenger

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `co.happybits.marcopolo.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `co.happybits.marcopolo.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users praise Marco Polo for its expressive, replayable asynchronous video messaging and its ease of use for staying in touch with family across distances, with a privacy-conscious approach. However, recurring concerns center on pricing (rising costs and paywalling), reliability issues (glitches/crashes), and notification problems (delayed or missed messages).

### Pros

- Asynchronous video messaging with facial cues and tone, plus the ability to replay messages for better understanding.
- Easy to use and personal to communicate with loved ones without the pressure of immediate replies.
- Great for staying connected with family and friends across distances, and works across Android and iOS.
- Privacy-oriented design that feels healthier than many social apps.

### Cons

- Pricing and paid model are major drawbacks: rising prices, upsell prompts, and features gated behind the paywall.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.happybits.marcopolo)