Comparison

SWAP Direct vs P2P

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

Head to head
About

SWAP Direct

Features
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SWAP Direct is a matching platform that enables verified individuals to exchange currencies directly with one another. Search for an offer or publish your own, find a verified counterparty and track every stage of the exchange in the app. In Direct Mode, the exchanged funds are transferred directly between users through the agreed payment methods. SWAP Direct does not receive, hold or transfer the exchanged funds. The real market reference rate displayed when the offer is created is applied and locked. It cannot be changed or negotiated. SWAP Direct adds no margin to the exchange rate. Each user pays a 0.5% VAT-inclusive service fee, clearly displayed before confirmation. With SWAP Direct • Search available offers by currency pair, country and fund-delivery method. • Create your own offer free of charge; the service fee is paid only when an exchange is accepted. • Exchange multiple currencies, including EUR, USD, XOF and XAF, subject to corridor availability. • Choose the available delivery methods: bank transfer or Mobile Money, depending on the country. • Exchange with users subject to tiered identity verification (KYC). • Use in-app messaging, provide relevant payment evidence and track send and receipt confirmations. • Review your exchange history and community ratings. How it works Search for an offer or create your own. Accept the exchange terms and pay the SWAP Direct service fee. Transfer the funds directly to the other user, confirm receipt and complete the exchange. Safety, compliance and transparency • Tiered identity verification, which may include a government-issued ID, facial verification and a liveness check. • Compliance, fraud-prevention, AML/CTF, sanctions and geographic-restriction controls. • Market reference rate locked when the offer is created, with no exchange-rate margin added by SWAP Direct. • A 0.5% VAT-inclusive service fee payable by each user and displayed before confirmation. • Availability varies by country, currency, payment method, KYC level and applicable restrictions. • Godare Consulting SAS is registered with ORIAS under no. 26009472 as a Broker in Banking Operations and Payment Services (COBSP). Its intermediation activity falls within the ACPR supervisory perimeter under the conditions provided by French law. Escrow Mode and cash exchanges are not active at launch. Any future activation will be announced in the app and governed by the applicable terms.

About

P2P

Features
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P2P-Pulse is a simple and reliable map utility designed to help you instantly find physical Crypto ATMs and Bitcoin terminals nearby. Life happens, and you might find yourself in an unfamiliar city, running out of cash, or facing card issues when you need paper money the most. This app was built out of personal necessity to solve that exact problem: providing a fast, no-nonsense locator to guide you to the nearest working terminal. As a practical addition, the app includes a lightweight tracker for popular cryptocurrency pairs, so you can quickly check current market rates on the go. KEY FEATURES: • Instant Crypto ATM Map Locate cryptocurrency terminals in your area directly on an interactive map. Find where to buy or sell Bitcoin and digital assets for cash in real-world everyday situations. • Live Market Rates Quickly check the latest market prices for popular crypto pairs. Stay informed with up-to-the-second exchange rates without opening heavy financial apps. • Real-Time Market Dynamics Switch to Live Mode for real-time streaming updates. Monitor rapid price dynamics with clean, lightweight interactive charts optimized for speed. • Global Coverage & Fast Performance Powered by high-performance map queries, the app loads data instantly even on slower mobile networks, while strict zoom constraints prevent high mobile data consumption. • Multi-Language Support Fully localized in 21 languages to assist you globally, ensuring clear navigation and seamless operation wherever you travel. Supported languages include: English, Arabic (العربية), Chinese - Hong Kong (繁體中文 - 香港), Chinese - Simplified (简体中文), Chinese - Traditional (繁體中文), French (Français), German (Deutsch), Hebrew (עברית), Hindi (हिन्दी), Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), Italian (Italiano), Japanese (日本語), Kazakh (Қазақ тілі), Korean (한국어), Polish (Polski), Portuguese - Brazil (Português - Brasil), Russian (Русский), Spanish (Español), Turkish (Türkçe), Ukrainian (Українська), and Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt). Why P2P-Pulse? This is not a complex trading platform or an exchange. It is a straightforward, reliable helper for your pocket. No hidden subscriptions, no cluttered UI—just an essential map and quick market data at your fingertips when you need to find a physical terminal fast. Download P2P-Pulse today and always know where to find the nearest crypto terminal, anywhere in the world.

Screenshots

SWAP Direct4 screens
P2P4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SWAP Direct at 15.1 against P2P's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SWAP Direct versus P2P: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWAP DirectP2P
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGodare ConsultingPavlo Tiutiunnyk

In-app purchases

None

SWAP Direct

No in-app purchases

None

P2P

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWAP Direct free?
SWAP Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is P2P free?
P2P is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SWAP Direct or P2P have ads?
Neither SWAP Direct nor P2P shows ads.

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