Foursquare Swarm User Reviews

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I like it.

Not many apps like this one. It's fun and a good log to see where you've been in the past.

Would be good if more of my friends used.

Diary, connector, friend updates, game...

Diary, connector, friend updates, game. You can use Swarm quickly and easily for whatever reason you choose. It’s fun to see where your friends have been & get some ideas about where to visit as well. The connection to Foursquare is handy for checking out new places. While the stickers & points are fun probably the most surprising thing is how often I use it as a past activity/itinerary reference. And if it’s important to post on the larger Social Media platforms you can do it directly from the Swarm app.
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Like a snapshot of time.

I 🖤 Swarm 🐝. Getting a new sticker or badge makes my day. I don’t make as much of the friends option as some might, but I still get a thrill when I see one of them has checked into a location that I know they enjoy. Lastly, the *look back* function (can’t remember what it’s called) works like a journal or photo album, reminding you of what was going on years ago. Highly recommend.
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Look back on your life

This app is great and rewards streaks, it used to give perks if you were the mayor but I still love the app

What happened to Apple Watch app?

With this latest update, Swarm had
disappeared from Apple Watch.

Still good.

Although I, like a lot of the others here, was disappointed about Foursquare splitting the checkin system into its own app, as well as taking away mayorships and points, I've gotten over it. It's still a fun app.

Edit: However, after that original decision they brought back mayorships and now use “coins” for points. It’s even MORE fun! Just wish ALL the peeps I used it with back then still used it. It’s a good way for me to personally log all the places I visit (even if it’s the typical fast food joint). 😬
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Fun app!

Great design meets great concept. I was a fan of Foursquare (still am) when it was first released as it gave me the ability to check in to a venue, event or location and see if friends were there as well. Occasionally I’d see friends had just checked in around the corner and be able to join them. Swarm took it to a new level with a great new fun interface. Love the ability to turn check-ins to Facebook or Twitter posts on and off.
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Great for building community!

I LOVE Swarm! This app is not just about checking into places but connecting with people! Of course, I’m a sucker for gamification & love gaining mayorships, but even more I love seeing where my friends are in the world! How awesome to keep up with your communities in a simplified & specific app like Swarm!

If you’re an intentional community builder, you’ll love this. If you travel often, download this & immediately see what your friends are doing when you arrive. Community is what makes anything & everything last. Swarm is the perfect place to help build community everywhere you are in the world!
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Please Improve Notifications

Hey guys. Thank you for making me return to Foursquare and 'Swarm' after a three year hiatus. The reason is obvious. Both the informative and entertaining aspects pertaining to each app have been improved tremendously and I am grateful for that.

Could you please look into the notifications section in 'Swarm'? Personal messages sometimes get side-tracked or ignored because they are all combined in one window. I like the fact that new friend requests sit on top of the pane as well as in the notifications wall. And I don't mind the fact that the messages history disappears after a few days. But I do mind that personal messages are not separated with general notification messages.

Please consider changing this in a future upgrade. Thank you all for your hard work and continuous improvement of the two apps!
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#HASTAGS

Morena (Good Morning),
This app is a lot of fun, however it would be even more do if like in other social media apps #Hastags and URL's work
Any word on this ?
Magan

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