Use Marco Polo if your Android/iOS group specifically wants cloud-stored video-story reels with cartoon voice filters. Request early access to Wonek (for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch) when your family or close circle wants true client-side MLS (RFC 9420) E2EE across async voice messages, live Push-to-Talk, HD P2P video calls, original-quality photo album transfers, and a shared 5-view family calendar.
| Capability | Wonek (Pre-Release) | Marco Polo |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-End Encryption | Yes — 100% MLS (RFC 9420) E2EE for all media, calls & chat | No — videos stored in cloud (transport/at-rest encryption only) |
| Live HD Video & Voice Calls | Yes — low-latency direct QUIC P2P calls + PiP + screen share | Asynchronous video walkie-talkie clips only |
| Push-to-Talk & Async Voice Notes | Both live E2EE PTT (iPhone/Mac/Watch) + async voice messages | Async video/voice Polos |
| Original Photo & Video Albums | Direct P2P chunk-resumable transfers without cloud compression | Compressed cloud video clips |
| Native Mac & Apple Watch Apps | Full native macOS, iPadOS, iOS & watchOS apps | Mobile-focused (no native macOS desktop workspace) |
| Shared Family Calendar & Notes | Built-in 5-view Calendar + CRDT family lists/docs | None |
Family Videos Belong to Your Family—Not a Cloud Bucket
Parents sharing videos of their children increasingly check whether an app uses true end-to-end encryption. Unlike cloud video-clip apps where servers hold decryptable copies, Wonek encrypts every voice message, Push-to-Talk burst, live video call, and photo album end-to-end via MLS (RFC 9420).
Async When Busy, Live P2P When Together
Send asynchronous voice messages across time zones, tap Push-to-Talk from your Apple Watch while cooking, or jump into a live Picture-in-Picture HD video call and screen share.
| Technical Dimension | Wonek | Marco Polo |
|---|---|---|
| Who Can View Family Videos | Strictly authenticated conversation members (MLS E2EE) | Stored on vendor cloud infrastructure |
| Wire Transport | QUIC / WebTransport with mandatory TLS 1.3 | HTTPS cloud uploads/streams |
| Mobile CGNAT Live Calling | Proprietary port-prediction NAT traversal for direct P2P | N/A (cloud store-and-forward clips) |
| iPhone Storage & Resumption | Chunk-level P2P resumption for large family albums | Cloud history retention tiers |
| Work / Family Separation | Dedicated Personal and Work profiles | Single social list |
Shared Family Calendars & Packing Lists Built In
Coordinate school schedules in Wonek's 5-view shared calendar and co-edit grocery or trip checklists in offline-capable CRDT docs.
| Scenario | Recommended App | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Async cartoon-filter video clips across Android & iOS | Marco Polo | Built purely around async video-message reels |
| Keeping kids' & family videos strictly end-to-end encrypted | Wonek | Zero plaintext family videos sitting in third-party cloud buckets |
| Switching between quick Watch PTT, async voice & live HD calls | Wonek | Supports every communication tempo in one app |
| Sharing full-resolution vacation photo albums & calendars | Wonek | Direct P2P album transfers + built-in 5-view shared calendar |
| Helping parents remotely by viewing their iPhone/Mac screen | Wonek | Includes native E2EE screen sharing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marco Polo end-to-end encrypted?
Marco Polo encrypts data in transit and at rest on its cloud servers, not with client-side end-to-end encryption. Wonek enforces client-side MLS (RFC 9420) end-to-end encryption on all media and messages.
Can I send both asynchronous voice messages and live Push-to-Talk in Wonek?
Yes—Wonek includes asynchronous voice notes, live 1:1/group Push-to-Talk, and full bidirectional HD voice/video calls.
Can I send full-resolution vacation videos without cloud compression?
Yes, via Wonek's chunk-resumable direct peer-to-peer file and album transfer.
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