SMS Camp vs SWIV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS Camp
Stay informed about all activities at St. Mark's Summer with this app. Access photos, newsletters, event calendars, and receive timely reminders. Download or share photos directly from the app and easily add events to your personal calendar.
- Photo albums with download/share options
- Event calendar with save-to-calendar functionality
- Weekly newsletter updates
- Newsfeeds with news and photos
- Targeted push notifications for reminders
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Stay current on St. Mark's Summer activities with photos, newsletters, calendars, and event reminders! This app is for ST. MARK'S SUMMER (Southborough, MA) Features include: • Photo albums - download or save and share photos right from the app! • Calendar of special events and theme days; save-to-calendar option makes it easy for you to rememberwhat's going on • Weekly newsletter updates • Newsfeeds with news and photos • Targeted push notifications for event reminders Discover the Power of Camp, and make us your new summer tradition! For more information, visit www.stmarkssummer.org.
SWIV
See where friends are going out in real-time, discover local bars and events, and plan your perfect night. Connect instantly with friends via QR codes and know venue occupancy before you arrive.
- Real-time friend location map
- Discover local events and venues
- Plan bar crawls with directions
- Instant friend connection via QR code
- Live venue occupancy status
- Nudge friends to go out
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SWIV is the social network built for nightlife. Stop texting around wondering where everyone is. With SWIV, you can see exactly where your friends are going tonight, discover the best bars and events near you, and plan the perfect night out — all in one app. FIND YOUR FRIENDS See where your friends are in real time on a live map. Know which bars are packed and which ones are quiet before you even leave the house. DISCOVER TONIGHT'S EVENTS Browse upcoming events at bars and venues near you. Filter by vibe, budget, and crew size to find the perfect spot for your night. BUILD YOUR CRAWL Answer a few questions and let SWIV build the perfect bar SWIV route for your group. Get directions, estimated arrival times, and ride options — all in one tap. CONNECT IN REAL LIFE Every user gets a personal QR code. Scan a friend's code to instantly connect — no follow requests, no waiting. Every connection on SWIV is intentional and real. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO See live occupancy counts for every bar on the map. Green means chill. Red means packed. Make smarter decisions about where to go and when. NUDGE YOUR CREW Not sure if your friends are going out tonight? Send a Nudge and let them know you're ready. One tap, instant notification. SWIV is built for college students and young adults who want to make the most of every night out. Download now and find your crew. Please drink responsibly. SWIV promotes safe and responsible nightlife experiences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SMS Camp at 4.9 against SWIV's 4.7. SMS Camp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
SMS Camp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 15 respectively.
SMS Camp ships an update every 2 months, SWIV every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SMS Camp | SWIV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better | 4.7 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | St. Mark's School of Southborough, Inc. | jacob vaturi |
Customer experience
SMS Camp
SWIV
In-app purchases
SMS Camp
No in-app purchases
SWIV
No in-app purchases
