Social Trade: Official App
Trade Content for Real Value
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
New: Creator portfolios, listing expiry dates, smarter trade check-ins and reference listing details directly from messages.
SocialTrade connects content creators with local businesses for barter trades — exchange your content skills for real products and services, no cash required.
WHETHER YOU'RE A CREATOR OR A BUSINESS, SOCIALTRADE WORKS FOR YOU.
FOR CONTENT CREATORS
Stop working for exposure. Start trading for real value.
Browse listings from local businesses in your area and apply for trades that match your skills. Get rewarded with products, services, and experiences in exchange for the content you love to create.
- Browse local business listings near you
- Apply with your portfolio and pitch
- Chat directly with businesses
- Deliver content via Google Drive
- Earn ratings and build your reputation
- Track all your trades in one place
ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOU STAND
Every application shows a clear status — Pending, Approved, Spot Filled, or Not Selected.
No more wondering what happened to your application. And if a spot gets filled, you'll get notified right away so you can move on to the next opportunity.
KNOW BEFORE YOU APPLY
Check out a business's website, Instagram and TikTok directly from any listing before you apply. Get a feel for their vibe, aesthetic and brand — so every trade you go after is the right fit.
SHOW OFF YOUR WORK
Upload up to 3 photos or videos directly to your SocialTrade profile. Give businesses a real look at your style and content quality before they even review your application.
FOR BUSINESSES
Find talented local creators who fit your brand.
Post a listing describing what you're offering and what content you need in return. Review applications from real creators in your area, approve the best fit, and coordinate everything in-app.
- Post listings in minutes
- Set your value, content requirements and available days
- Review creator profiles, portfolios and social handles
- Approve applicants and message them directly
- Confirm receipt of content and leave reviews
- Build a roster of trusted local creators
FLEXIBLE LISTING MANAGEMENT
Post a listing, then refine it as needed — edit your title, value, content requirements and available days at any time. And if a trade happens in person, mark it complete right in the app to capture your rating and review.
KEEP TRADES ON TRACK
Smart conversation nudges automatically remind creators to respond when threads go quiet.
Businesses can also send manual reminders or swap to a different creator if needed — all without reposting a listing.
EXPLORE THE MARKETPLACE
New to SocialTrade? Browse all active listings from other businesses to see what's working, get inspiration for your own listings, and feel the energy of a growing creator marketplace — all before posting your first listing.
LISTINGS THAT CLOSE THEMSELVES
Set an expiry date when posting a listing and SocialTrade will automatically close it to new applications when the time comes. You'll get advance notice before it closes — and your existing applicants stay available to review and approve even after expiry.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Sign up as a creator or business
2. Creators browse and apply to listings
3. Businesses review and approve applicants
4. Meet up, create the content, deliver via Drive link
5. Business confirms receipt — trade complete!
BUILT FOR THE CREATOR ECONOMY
SocialTrade is designed for the next generation of content creators and forward-thinking local businesses who understand the value of authentic, locally-made content.
No agencies. No invoices. No awkward rate negotiations.
Just straightforward trades between creators and businesses who want to work together.
FEATURES
- Location-based listing discovery with radius filter
- Real-time messaging between creators and businesses
- Push notifications for every trade update
- In-app ratings and review system
- Profile building with skills, equipment and portfolio
- Sign in with Apple or Google
- Available across California
Download SocialTrade today and start trading.
Version 1.6 brings several meaningful updates based on your feedback:
- Portfolio — Creators can now upload up to 3 photos or videos showcasing their work directly in the app. Businesses can view portfolios when reviewing applicants and from message threads.
- View Listing from Messages — Both creators and businesses can now tap "Listing" in any approved conversation to reference trade details, content requirements and address without leaving the chat.
- Listing Expiry — Listings now have a clear expiry date. When a listing expires it automatically closes to new applications while existing applicants remain available for review.
- Expiry Notifications — Businesses receive advance notice 3 days and 1 day before their listing expires, plus a confirmation when it closes.
- Smarter Trade Prompts — The trade completion check-in now waits 21 days after approval before asking, checks in weekly instead of every 48 hours, and no longer shows a permanent "This trade didn't happen" option.
- Close a Trade — Business users can now deliberately close a trade from the "..." menu in any conversation when needed.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
The developer, Budd Arnold, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Budd Arnold
- Size
- 10 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.3 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.3 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.3 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.3 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
- Copyright
- © 2026 SocialTrade.co