Swarm: Check In, Explore, Map

Name: Swarm: Check In, Explore, Map
Rating: 2.78 (420526 reviews)
Author: Foursquare

LiveFoursquare2 apps · 25.9M installsTravel & LocalFreecom.foursquare.robin

Log your travels, memories, & places with friends. Discover hidden gems & events

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Total installs: 25,914,012
Installs / day: +384
Rating: 2.8★
Released: 9 May 2014
Last update: 16 Sept 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

Full history

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
Collects data Location, Personal info and 6 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

21 in 10 groups

10 Sensitive5 Notable6 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Use your camera to take photos and record videos
See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accounts
See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage

IdentitySensitive1

Access to accounts on the device and your personal profile card

See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS

ContactsSensitive2

Access to the contacts saved on your phone

See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device · GET_ACCOUNTS
See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts · READ_CONTACTS

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

PhoneNotable1

Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Device ID & call informationNotable1

Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status

See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity · READ_PHONE_STATE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherNotable8

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Connect to or disconnect from Wi-Fi networks and change saved Wi-Fi settingsconnect and disconnect from Wi-Fi · CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Read more · all 21 permissions Show less

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

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Full 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 love using. Start building the map of your life today! 📍 Check-In Fast One-tap check-ins: Quickly log your presence at any cafe, restaurant, or landmark. Capture memories: Add photos and tag friends to remember the exact moment. Privacy first: Keep your location history private or share publicly—it’s your choice. 🔍 Discover Places & Events Local search: Find coffee shops, hidden gems, and top-rated restaurants near you. Explore events: Discover what’s happening around you and explore new activities. Verified maps: Navigate cities using Foursquare’s trusted global guides. Travel logs: Automatically turn your check-ins into a visual timeline of your trips. 📌 Bookmark & Save Custom lists: Build personalized collections like “Tokyo Trip” or “Best Pizza Spots.” Travel planner: Save favorite venues and landmarks to revisit later. 🗺️ Social Map & Check-Ins See friends' check-ins: View where your friends have checked in and become mayor. Stay connected: Keep up with your inner circle's favorite spots and recent travels. Plan meetups: Comment, react, and coordinate get-togethers when you see a recent check-in. 🏅 Badges & Milestones Earn rewards: Unlock unique badges for exploring new cities and categories. Track streaks: Keep your exploring streak alive and celebrate your milestones. Win Mayorships: Become the Mayor of your favorite spots when you visit them the most in the last 30 days. 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

What's new

Help confirm new places: • Confirm newly added places when you check in or directly from the map Also in this update: • See your Placemaker badge and stats on your Profile • Shared Trip links now open more reliably • Bug fixes and minor improvements

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