Comparison

Desk Intelligence vs SWIV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Desk Intelligence

Manage your building's services and connect with neighbors. Communicate directly with your building team, reserve amenities, submit maintenance requests, and manage guest access. Enhance your residential experience with streamlined communication and service management.

Highlights
  • In-app messaging with building team
  • Amenity reservation and fee payment
  • Valet service instructions
  • Maintenance request submission
  • Community forum for neighbors
Features
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Elevate the resident experience with the Desk Intelligence mobile app. If your building uses Desk Intelligence, you can use the app to manage your guests, packages, customer service preferences and much more. * Skip the call to your front desk and chat directly with your team with in-app messaging. * Request amenity reservations and pay required fees directly in the app. * Provide instructions and preferences directly to your valet team. * Submit maintenance requests for common areas and inside your unit. * Engage with your neighbors with the community forum. Download the app today and become part of the Desk Intelligence experience.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Desk Intelligence4 screens
SWIV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SWIV at 12 against Desk Intelligence's 1. On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Desk Intelligence against 5.0 for SWIV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SWIV has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desk Intelligence ships an update every 4 weeks, SWIV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Desk Intelligence versus SWIV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesk IntelligenceSWIV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDesk Intelligence, LLCjacob vaturi

Customer experience

Desk Intelligence

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SWIV

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Desk Intelligence

No in-app purchases

None

SWIV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Desk Intelligence free?
Desk Intelligence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SWIV free?
SWIV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Desk Intelligence or SWIV?
Desk Intelligence and SWIV are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do Desk Intelligence or SWIV have ads?
Neither Desk Intelligence nor SWIV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Desk Intelligence or SWIV?
Desk Intelligence ships an update every 4 weeks, and SWIV every 6 weeks. Most recently, Desk Intelligence was updated on October 1, 2026 and SWIV on October 7, 2026.

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