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Swarm: Check In, Explore, Map

Swarm: Check In, Explore, Map

Travel, Track, Log, Journal

7.6K ratings
851 reviews
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🌟 Lifestyle
✈️ Travel
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 15, 2014
  • September 16, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Foursquare Labs, Inc.
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Log your visits to places, create a personal map of your life, and discover new spots. This app helps you track your journeys, save favorites, and share experiences with friends.

✓One-tap check-ins
✓Discover places near you
✓Bookmark and save favorite spots
✓Personal life timeline and map
✓Build travel journals and memories
✓Social map with friends' check-ins
✓Earn badges and explore milestones
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Swarm. Based on 7.6K reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 👍Useful for tracking travel history
  • 🤝Good for connecting with friends
  • 📍Helpful for remembering visited places
  • ⭐Fun and engaging gaming aspects

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔍Inaccurate location detection
  • 💰Useless coins with no purpose
  • 🔄Confusing UI changes and lack of consistency
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What's New in Swarm

7.0.42

September 16, 2026

Help confirm new places: • Confirm newly added places when you check in or directly from the map Also in this update: • See your Placemaker badge and stats on your Profile • Shared Trip links now open more reliably • Bug fixes and minor improvements

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Absolute gem!

Absolute gem of a spot with the sea view. The atmosphere was cozy yet lively, and the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Plus, the price-to-performance ratio was incredible for the quality. Nice Kuymak, good cheese plate. Only down side is the flies 🦟
WalkunWalkun

Nothing

Very good App
Moose73!Moose73!

Never in stock

This is the only QT that never keeps the jalapeno cheddar dogs on the grillers
i drink Cokei drink Coke

get back on swarm folks!

lockdowns are long over, come back on the app folks! this app is my travel diary, i never stopped using it cause i wanted everything stored in the same app and swarm is great for that. but it’s way more fun with more of you around - so pleasecome back!
OrgelouseOrgelouse

Multiplier stickers don’t work abroad

Also the app remake is idiotic and a product managers fetish.
Make4squarebetterMake4squarebetter
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent app crashes

Bug

Inability to add new places

Bug

Syncing and login issues

Bug

Apple Watch app not functioning

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Requested Features

4 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Better integration with social media

Feature

More useful rewards for check-ins

Feature

Improved search and location browsing

Feature

FAQ

What does Swarm do?

Swarm is a location-based app that allows you to check in at places you visit, creating a personal history of your journeys. It also helps you discover new places, save favorites, and build a travel journal. You can see your life mapped out and share your experiences with friends.

What are the key features of Swarm?

Key features include one-tap check-ins, powerful place search to discover local spots, bookmarking and saving favorite places for future reference, a personal timeline of your visits, automatic travel journal creation, a social map to see friends' check-ins, and milestone badges for exploration.

Is Swarm free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core check-in and discovery features. There are in-app purchases available for additional features or content, though the description does not specify what these entail.

What devices is Swarm compatible with?

Swarm is available for mobile devices. While specific operating system versions are not detailed, it is powered by Foursquare's global POI database, which is used by millions worldwide, suggesting broad compatibility with modern smartphones.

How can I use Swarm for travel?

Swarm is ideal for travelers as it automatically builds a visual record of your trips and adventures. You can add notes and photos to remember every moment, turning your check-ins into a comprehensive travel log. You can also bookmark places you want to visit and create custom lists for future trips.