Swapus - Community & Shop
A campus student marketplace
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Swapus - Campus Marketplace
Buy and sell with your classmates. A fresh look, trustworthy platform, and find everything from keychains to houses.
WHY SWAPUS?
Swapus is built by students, for students. Whether you need textbooks for COMP 110, furniture for your dorm, or want to sell that Carolina gear you no longer wear, Swapus makes it easy to connect with verified UNC students in a safe, trusted environment.
VERIFIED COMMUNITY
Only verified UNC Chapel Hill students can join. We keep our community safe and exclusive to Tar Heels, so you can buy and sell with confidence knowing you are dealing with fellow students.
KEY FEATURES
Browse and Search
Easily find what you need with our intuitive search and category filters. From textbooks to electronics, dorm essentials to transportation, discover items listed by students across campus.
List Items in Minutes
Snap a photo, add a description and price, and your item is live. Reach hundreds of UNC students looking for exactly what you are selling.
Request What You Need
Looking for something specific? Post a request and let sellers come to you. Perfect for hard-to-find textbooks or specific items you need.
Direct Messaging
Chat directly with buyers and sellers through our secure messaging system. Coordinate meetups, ask questions, and negotiate prices all within the app.
Popular Categories
- Textbooks and Course Materials
- Dorm and Apartment Furniture
- Electronics and Tech
- Carolina Gear and Apparel
- Tickets for Events and Games
- Bikes and Transportation
- Kitchen and Household Items
- And much more
SAFE TRANSACTIONS
We facilitate connections between students but do not process payments. This means zero fees for you. We recommend meeting in public campus locations like the Student Union or Davis Library for safe, in-person exchanges.
COMMUNITY FOCUSED
Swapus is more than just a marketplace. We are building a community where Tar Heels help each other out. From freshmen furnishing their first dorm room to seniors selling everything before graduation, Swapus is here to make student life easier and more affordable.
PERFECT FOR
- Students looking to save money on textbooks
- Anyone moving in or out of dorms and apartments
- Selling items you no longer need
- Finding great deals on gently used items
- Connecting with other students in the UNC community
FREE TO USE
No listing fees. No transaction fees. No hidden costs. Swapus is completely free for all UNC Chapel Hill students.
GETTING STARTED
1. Download Swapus
2. Create your account with your UNC email
3. Start browsing or list your first item
4. Connect with fellow Tar Heels
Join thousands of UNC students already using Swapus to buy, sell, and connect. From Franklin Street to South Campus, make the most of your Carolina community.
Questions or feedback? Contact us at ericlmtn@gmail.com
Go Heels!
Note: Swapus is an independent platform and is not officially affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Bug fixes and improvements
The developer, Xingyi Li, 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:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Xingyi Li
- Size
- 40.5 MB
- Category
- Shopping
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Medical Treatment information
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2026 Eric Li.