Swipecast vs HIVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swipecast
A platform for image makers to connect, discover work, and collaborate on projects. This curated community allows fashion creatives, talent, and influencers to find opportunities and get paid.
- Discover image makers
- Book creative projects
- Connect with creatives
- Collaborate on projects
- Get paid for work
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SWIPECAST is the discovery and booking platform for today's image makers. Connect with other members, discover amazing work, collaborate on exciting projects, and get paid - all in one place. Our members are part of a carefully curated community of fashion creatives, talent and influencers.
HIVE
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HIVE connects food creators with local restaurants that want authentic content. Get comped meals in exchange for a single Instagram Reel or TikTok — no contracts, no fees, no minimum followers. HOW IT WORKS 1. Discover — Browse restaurants near you offering free comps 2. Claim — Select menu items and get a QR code instantly 3. Dine — Enjoy your meal and capture authentic content 4. Post — Submit your proof link within 48 hours WHY CREATORS LOVE HIVE • Eat free at local restaurants every week • No follower minimums — micro-creators welcome • Simple QR code redemption at the restaurant • Track your comp history and proof submissions • Earn your way up the monthly leaderboard 100% FREE FOR CREATORS No subscription. No hidden fees. No catch. Restaurants pay for authentic content — you eat for free. BUILT FOR FOOD CREATORS Whether you're a foodie with 500 followers or a full-time content creator, HIVE gives you access to exclusive restaurant comps in your city. Show up, enjoy the food, post once, done. AVAILABLE NOW IN PROVO, UT We're starting in Utah County and expanding fast. Download HIVE and start eating for free today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Swipecast at 13.0 against HIVE's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Swipecast | HIVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (303 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 303 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SWIPECAST, INC | Kainoa Shintaku |
Bugs and requests
Swipecast
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Notifications and messages sent to wrong users
- White screen issues and frequent crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced search and filtering tools
- In-app messaging and collaboration features
- Expanded coverage in more cities and countries
HIVE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swipecast
No in-app purchases
HIVE
No in-app purchases
