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What’s New Version 7.0.38
Minor improvements and bug fixes
Description
Check in anywhere. Find amazing places. Save favorites to revisit later — and see your life on a map.
Swarm by Foursquare is the original check-in and travel app that turns your daily journeys into a personal location history, social map, and travel journal you’ll actually love using.
CHECK IN FAST
• One-tap check-ins at any place you visit.
• Add photos and friends to capture moments and memories.
• Stay private or share publicly — your check-ins, your choice.
SEARCH & DISCOVER PLACES
• Find coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden gems near you using powerful place search.
• Explore cities through Foursquare’s verified maps and local guides.
• Turn your check-ins into a travel log of every city you explore.
BOOKMARK & SAVE PLACES
• Bookmark favorite restaurants, cafes, and landmarks for later.
• Build custom lists like “Weekend Spots,” “Tokyo Trip,” or “Best Pizza.”
• Your saved places become a personal travel planner and city guide.
YOUR LIFE TIMELINE
• Each check-in adds to your personal timeline of places you’ve been.
• Scroll through days, weeks, or years to relive memories.
• Search your location history and see your journey on a map.
TRAVEL JOURNAL & MEMORIES
• Automatically build a visual record of every trip and adventure.
• Add notes and photos to remember every moment.
• Share your travels and inspire friends to explore.
SOCIAL MAP WITH FRIENDS
• See friends’ check-ins live on a shared social map.
• Comment, react, and plan meetups in real time.
• Discover new cities and travel spots together.
EXPLORING MILESTONES
• Earn badges for daily check-ins, new cities, and new places.
• Celebrate milestones and track your most-visited spots.
• Keep your streak alive and make every day count.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
• Get reminders to check in when you arrive somewhere new.
• See when friends are nearby and plan spontaneous meetups.
• Stay connected without constant manual tracking.
POWERED BY FOURSQUARE
• Every place comes from Foursquare’s verified global POI database.
• Accurate locations, categories, and maps trusted by millions worldwide.
• The same data that powers Uber, Apple, and Airbnb — now in your pocket.
Start your check-in journey today and discover every place that shapes your world.
A Note on Battery
We’ve spent *years* developing the location technology that powers Foursquare Swarm, making it extremely power efficient. But, as with all apps of this type, continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life
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Version history 25 versions
Build 885881658v7.0.382026-06-01 23:40:41
Minor improvements and bug fixes
Build 885829574v7.0.372026-05-19 19:29:46
New Features
• Updated You Map header with new list pills
• Search on You Map now includes your saved places
• You can now see who follows your lists with a dedicated followers screen
• Improved list ordering on profiles to better surface relevant lists
Improvements & Bug Fixes
• Added new tip notification settings
• Fixed list counts on profiles
• Fixed a map clustering issue that could occur with a single place
• Fixed a map related bug that could cause crashes for some users
Build 884469784v7.0.362026-05-04 21:40:01
New Features
• Bubble-text callouts on the discovery map
• Dynamic, time-aware quick search pills on the discovery map
• New tip upvote push notification
Improvements & Bug Fixes
• Fixed wrong event times on vector layer event markers
• Fixed initial viewport on list map to include all places in list
• "Hide places I've been to" now also filters the map not just the list
Build 884336039v7.0.352026-04-09 22:04:27
New Features
Explore Map V2 — our biggest update since launch. A completely redesigned map with four new ways to explore.
• Discover: Personalized places nearby
• Events: Find and search things to do
• Swarming Now: See what’s trending in real time
• You: Revisit your check-ins and saved spots
Improvements & Bug Fixes
• Added VoiceOver support to the profile page, including achievements, lists, photos, streaks, tips, and user info
• Improved comment pop-up across feed, check-in detail, weekly roundup, and venue check-ins
• Fixed an issue where active check-in pins did not display correctly on the map
Build 883680137v7.0.342026-03-24 17:40:12
New features
• New Feed Actions Bar to quickly like, comment, save, share, rate, tip, or add places to lists directly from your feed.
• Improved accessibility across the feed for easier navigation.
• Long press on comments to take actions like deleting your own comments.
• Smoother, more intuitive animations when adding photos to check-in suggestions.
Improvements and Bug Fixes
• Improved layout for business info, ratings, and links on the venue page.
• Enhancements to the sticker experience, including sticker search.
• Option to save photos from the share sheet.
• Fixed an issue where map pins could disappear after returning to the app.
Build 882347364v7.0.332026-03-10 05:22:31
• Completely redesigned photo viewer with smoother zooming, swiping, and improved privacy controls
• Updated onboarding with easier friend discovery and guided first check-in
• Enhanced check-in suggestions with improved privacy guidance and a new dedicated settings screen
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
Build 882090754v7.0.322026-02-10 16:38:12
Improvements
- Broader Search Coverage: Increased venue search radius to return better results, especially in low-density areas.
- Improved Location Search in Explore: More accurate handling of location updates in the Explore search experience.
- Checkin Suggestion Instructions: Users can now see and dismiss the instructional card on top of check-in suggestions screen to attach photo. It can be permanently dismissed by user.
- Longer Notification Banners: Notification banners stay on screen longer for easier reading and interaction.
Bug Fixes
- Explore Autocomplete Fixed: Location autocomplete in the Explore map now works reliably when selecting results.
- Add/Edit Venue Geocoding Fix: Auto-geocoding now works correctly when users specify a latitude/longitude different from their current location.
- Explore Empty State Resolved: The empty state now clears properly when new search results appear.
Build 881292240v7.0.312026-01-15 09:11:41
New Features
- History Search Jump to Date: Jump directly to a specific date in your timeline history with an easy-to-use date picker. Quickly navigate to past memories and revisit your favorite checkins from any date.
- Checkin Suggestions Update: Updated checkin suggestions flow with a new "Scan Photo" CTA button on empty state to allow user to manually select photo to generate checkin suggestions.
- Venue Edit Notification and Routing: Added radar notification to prompt user to rate venue. Added notification actions to make quickly rate venue without opening app.
Improvements and Bug Fixes
- Offline Checkin Location: Fixed issue with offline checkins that don't have good location data
- Edit Checkin Sheet Padding: Fixed padding issues in the edit checkin bottom sheet with auto-sizing hosting controller improvements
- Create Venue: Auto-fill address when adding new venues, streamlining the venue creation process
- Venue Picker Improvements: For geo venues (landmarks, parks, etc.), the app now displays categories instead of distances, providing more relevant contextual information.
- Pull to Refresh on Friends Empty State: Added pull-to-refresh functionality on the friends empty state, allowing users to reload their activities after adding friends.
Build 880244559v7.0.302025-12-19 14:17:03
New Feature
- Check-in Suggestions: Swarm now suggests missed check-ins by privately scanning your photo library on your device (no photos are uploaded), helping you easily check in to places you have visited.
Improvements & Fixes
- Easily track your pending venue edits on edit venue screen
- You can now share venue events
- Easily remove item from list with swipe gesture
- Multiple bug fixes across sharing, events, likes, location handling, and app stability
Build 880050613v7.0.292025-11-26 06:04:39
New Features
- Create a venue directly from a photo
- Create venue events from a photo
- Text is now copyable throughout the app
Improvements & Bug Fixes
- Enhanced mention behavior and reliability
- Fixed an issue where photo displayed an incorrect visibility state
- Fixed a loading issue for large photo libraries
Build 879845630v7.0.282025-11-19 08:54:39
Bug fix that causes app to freeze when attaching photo in checkin compose.
Build 879785336v7.0.272025-11-17 01:28:25
Improvements
- Optimized checkin shout text input performance, especially for users with large friend lists
- Improved mention filtering
- Added rate venue notification routing
Bug fixes
- Fixed crash in explore map with missing source
- Fixed search map movement behavior
- Fixed photo extension issues
- Fixed feature modal display issues
- Fixed event creation in different locales
Build 879461818v7.0.262025-11-11 19:24:34
New features
- Photo Share Extension: Create a check-in directly from a photo shared from your library or other apps.
- Opinionator: Quickly rate venues you’ve visited with rating prompts.
- "Search this area" in Explore Map: Refresh search results for the area currently visible on the map.
- @Mentions in Check-ins: Tag friends in your check-in shouts using “@username.”
- Tip Photo Editing: You can now add or remove photos in your existing tips.
Improvements & Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where check-in details didn’t show insights.
- Corrected map pin colors and rendering in dark/light modes.
- Resolved a keyboard overlap issue when editing venue details.
Build 879149344v7.0.252025-10-24 11:17:55
• Venue events can now be added, edited, and viewed right from venue pages.
• Venue page now includes reservation and delivery options where available.
• You can now tag friends in check-in comment with @mentions and keep the conversation going.
• The widget gets a refresh with sharper visuals and proper accent colors.
• Monthly Recap has a fresh new design with smoother navigation and better insights.
Build 878600183v7.0.242025-10-07 07:34:10
- Widget updates for quicker refresh and smoother check-ins
- Fixed Swift Concurrency crashes and other stability issues
- General performance improvements
Build 877941877v7.0.232025-09-29 15:05:55
Dark Mode is here!
– Match your system setting or turn it on manually to give Swarm a sleek night-owl look.
Widget!
– Two shiny new sizes to pin to your Home Screen. Check-in without even opening the app.
Improvements and Bug Fixes
– Corrected venue check-in counts in history.
– “Hide places you’ve been” now hides them on all lists.
– Adding new venues now uses the center of the Explore map.
– Improved suggestion ranking in the check-in venue picker.
Build 877554787v7.0.222025-09-05 14:56:10
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
- Smarter, faster check-ins
- A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
- A better social experience with friends
Build 876971148v7.0.212025-08-19 16:14:46
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
- Smarter, faster check-ins
- A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
- A better social experience with friends
Build 876580220v7.0.202025-07-30 23:52:50
Swarm is the easiest way to keep track of the places you go: check-in to remember your favorite places, discover new spots, and stay connected with friends.
Whether you're visiting a favorite coffee shop, traveling abroad, or just running errands, Swarm helps you log your daily life - automatically and beautifully.
Lifelogging Made Effortless
• Check in with one tap: at home, work, or anywhere you go
• Track your life by location and build your timeline and map
• View your history on a map and revisit meaningful moments
• Stay in control: your check-ins can be private or shared with friends
Discover New Places
• Explore local spots and hidden gems near you
• See lists of the places your friends love
• Get inspired to visit new neighborhoods and cities
Share Moments with Friends
• Add friends to your check-ins when you're together
• See where friends have been or recently checked in
• React, comment, and plan to meet up
Swarm gives you a smarter way to log your life, discover the world around you, and connect with people along the way.
Start your check-in journey today, and remember everywhere you go.
A Note on Battery
We’ve spent *years* developing the location technology that powers Foursquare Swarm, making it extremely power efficient. But, as with all apps of this type, continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life
Build 876390057v7.0.192025-07-16 11:12:30
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
• Smarter, faster check-ins
• A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
• A better social experience with friends
Build 876301509v7.0.182025-07-14 07:16:18
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
• Smarter, faster check-ins
• A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
• A better social experience with friends
Build 876261499v7.0.172025-07-10 08:27:32
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
• Smarter, faster check-ins
• A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
• A better social experience with friends
Build 876204778v7.0.162025-07-09 09:28:03
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
• Smarter, faster check-ins
• A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
• A better social experience with friends
Build 875892985v7.0.152025-07-03 07:07:50
Bug fixes and minor improvements
Build 875665319v7.0.142025-06-25 06:59:44
Bug fixes and minor improvements
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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | en-US | Free | 6.9k | 4.1 | 7.0.38 |
Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Minor improvements and bug fixes
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description updated
Check in anywhere. Find amazing places. Save favorites to revisit later — and see your life on a map.
Swarm by Foursquare is the original check-in and travel ap
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subtitle updated
Travel, Track, Log, Journal
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name updated
Swarm: Check In, Explore, Map
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Version 7.0.38 released
Minor improvements and bug fixes
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Version 7.0.37 released
New Features
• Updated You Map header with new list pills
• Search on You Map now includes your saved places
• You can now see who follows your lists with a dedicated followers screen
• Improved list ordering on profiles to better surfa
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Version 7.0.36 released
New Features
• Bubble-text callouts on the discovery map
• Dynamic, time-aware quick search pills on the discovery map
• New tip upvote push notification
Improvements & Bug Fixes
• Fixed wrong event times on vector layer event markers
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Version 7.0.35 released
New Features
Explore Map V2 — our biggest update since launch. A completely redesigned map with four new ways to explore.
• Discover: Personalized places nearby
• Events: Find and search things to do
• Swarming Now: See what’s trending i
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Version 7.0.34 released
New features
• New Feed Actions Bar to quickly like, comment, save, share, rate, tip, or add places to lists directly from your feed.
• Improved accessibility across the feed for easier navigation.
• Long press on comments to take actions l
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Version 7.0.33 released
• Completely redesigned photo viewer with smoother zooming, swiping, and improved privacy controls
• Updated onboarding with easier friend discovery and guided first check-in
• Enhanced check-in suggestions with improved privacy guidance an
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Version 7.0.32 released
Improvements
- Broader Search Coverage: Increased venue search radius to return better results, especially in low-density areas.
- Improved Location Search in Explore: More accurate handling of location updates in the Explore search experie
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Version 7.0.31 released
New Features
- History Search Jump to Date: Jump directly to a specific date in your timeline history with an easy-to-use date picker. Quickly navigate to past memories and revisit your favorite checkins from any date.
- Checkin Suggestion
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Version 7.0.30 released
New Feature
- Check-in Suggestions: Swarm now suggests missed check-ins by privately scanning your photo library on your device (no photos are uploaded), helping you easily check in to places you have visited.
Improvements & Fixes
- Easily
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Version 7.0.29 released
New Features
- Create a venue directly from a photo
- Create venue events from a photo
- Text is now copyable throughout the app
Improvements & Bug Fixes
- Enhanced mention behavior and reliability
- Fixed an issue where photo displayed an
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Version 7.0.28 released
Bug fix that causes app to freeze when attaching photo in checkin compose.
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Version 7.0.27 released
Improvements
- Optimized checkin shout text input performance, especially for users with large friend lists
- Improved mention filtering
- Added rate venue notification routing
Bug fixes
- Fixed crash in explore map with missing source
- F
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Version 7.0.26 released
New features
- Photo Share Extension: Create a check-in directly from a photo shared from your library or other apps.
- Opinionator: Quickly rate venues you’ve visited with rating prompts.
- "Search this area" in Explore Map: Refresh search
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Version 7.0.25 released
• Venue events can now be added, edited, and viewed right from venue pages.
• Venue page now includes reservation and delivery options where available.
• You can now tag friends in check-in comment with @mentions and keep the conversatio
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Version 7.0.24 released
- Widget updates for quicker refresh and smoother check-ins
- Fixed Swift Concurrency crashes and other stability issues
- General performance improvements
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Version 7.0.23 released
Dark Mode is here!
– Match your system setting or turn it on manually to give Swarm a sleek night-owl look.
Widget!
– Two shiny new sizes to pin to your Home Screen. Check-in without even opening the app.
Improvements and Bug Fixes
– Corr
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Version 7.0.22 released
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
- Smarter, faster check-ins
- A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
- A better socia
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Version 7.0.21 released
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
- Smarter, faster check-ins
- A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
- A better socia
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Version 7.0.20 released
Swarm is the easiest way to keep track of the places you go: check-in to remember your favorite places, discover new spots, and stay connected with friends.
Whether you're visiting a favorite coffee shop, traveling abroad, or just running
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Version 7.0.19 released
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
• Smarter, faster check-ins
• A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
• A better soci
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Version 7.0.18 released
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
• Smarter, faster check-ins
• A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
• A better soci
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Version 7.0.17 released
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
• Smarter, faster check-ins
• A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
• A better soci
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Version 7.0.16 released
We’ve redesigned Swarm from the ground up to make it easier than ever to check in, share your adventures, and discover new places. Including:
• Smarter, faster check-ins
• A new Discovery tab to find your next favorite spot
• A better soci
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Version 7.0.15 released
Bug fixes and minor improvements
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Version 7.0.14 released
Bug fixes and minor improvements