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
Remember where you’ve been – from your local favourites to your world travels – with a simple check-in. See where you and your friends have been and view tips from others who’ve visited before.
Nice app
(Laijus)
Very nice app and very good concept. We can track all our journey of life through this app. The issue is, developers are not updating this app as per the present day. They should change the style and look of the app periodically and add some new features frequently. Hope the developers will consider my words.
Don’t know what’s wrong with the app
Ashutosh G
I’m noticing this issue with swarm only on iPhone. Since many version back the app won’t even work on mobile data. I’ve tried the app in the best possible network coverage where I’m getting best 4G network but when the app is opened it simply stays on the loading screen. Whenever I connect to wifi network it loads properly even if the wifi connection is having slower internet speedNote : All the necessary permissions for the app are given to the appKindly fix the issue I do like the app,but due to this issue I’ve been forced to reduce the usage of same.
Doesn’t work properly
RitwickC
I’ve been using Swarm since the original Foursquare Avatar. Recently, it has stopped working as it should. While I use the location settings as “track while using”, auto locator doesn’t work at all when I try to check in. When I search, then also it doesn’t track my location automatically. First I thought that it might be an issue with the iOS location tracker, but at the same location my google maps work absolutely fine. Can you please look into it?
Developer Response
Hi there, please reach out to us on support@foursquare.com with this information and we will be able to further assist you.
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
Version 7.0.35
The developer, Foursquare Labs, Inc., 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 Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Location
Identifiers
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Contact Info
Contacts
User Content
Search History
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based, for example, on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Provider
Foursquare Labs, Inc.
Size
403.8 MB
Category
Travel
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Apple Watch Requires watchOS 7.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.
This app has an age rating of 18+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
