Swave vs FanLinq
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swave
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Swave is the fun incognito app. Flirt... Connect… Chat… Anonymously! Whether you’re a celebrity, a high-powered CEO or just some average Joe, there are times when you simply don’t want to share any of your contact info even though you may want to reach them again later. Maybe it's someone you met at a club, or a stranger you’re doing a one-time quick transaction with—whatever the reason, Swave lets you interact with complete anonymity. And when you're done, just delete them. They’ll not only be deleted from your phone, but you’ll vanish from their phone too as if you never connected! Swave uses GPS geofencing with patented technology to create a unique 4-digit Swave code within a one-mile radius of you for initiating the connection. Stay private. Stay in control. Swave them.
FanLinq
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Your teams. Your people. Your FanLinq. FanLinq brings sports fans together around the teams, games and conversations they love. Follow sports, track fantasy teams and connect with fellow fans in one community built for the love of the game. FIND YOUR PEOPLE Discover fans who share your favorite teams, join fan communities and keep the conversation going before, during and after the game. Traveling somewhere new? Nearby fan discovery helps you connect with people who choose to share their location. FOLLOW THE ACTION Keep up with supported live scores, upcoming games and esports. Game times follow your device time zone. Supported outdoor games include weather details, with animated weather in live game cards. MAKE YOUR PICKS Choose a winner for supported upcoming or live games while picks are open. Track your personal win/loss record as results are settled. Picks are for fun, with no wagering or cash prizes. BRING YOUR FANTASY TEAMS TOGETHER Connect supported fantasy accounts, including Yahoo Fantasy, ESPN and Sleeper. Review your teams and explore lineup, waiver and trade tools. Weather details add context for supported fantasy matchups. Features and data availability vary by provider and sport. KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING Share sports stories, join game conversations and stay in touch through messaging and supported voice and video calls. BUILT AROUND FANS Enjoy an ad-free sports community. Choose your favorite teams, manage your privacy and notification preferences, and use reporting and blocking tools to help keep conversations welcoming. FanLinq accounts are for ages 13 and older. Optional dating features require separate adult verification. Some features require device permissions, connected accounts or membership. Nearby discovery depends on participating fans and their location preferences. Connecting fans for the love of the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Swave at every 3 weeks against FanLinq's every 2 months. FanLinq's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swave ships an update every 3 weeks, FanLinq every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swave | FanLinq |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Swave Holdings Corporation | Randall Ferris |
In-app purchases
Swave
No in-app purchases
FanLinq
No in-app purchases









