You candownload Swarm for free on iOSorAndroidand sign in using credentials fromFoursquare’s City Guideapp or Facebook.
Tap themapat the top of the screen to see nearby places you’ve visited.
If you haven’t checked in anywhere yet, you might not see much in your timeline.
Connect With Friends
If you’re a new user, the app prompts you to add friends.
you’re able to selectFind friends from Contactsand find friends from any listed social media platforms.
it’s possible for you to also navigate to the Friends tab by tapping theFriendsicon in the lower-right corner.
The app might also offer a few friend suggestions.
Now, whenever you navigate to this tab, you’ll see a timeline of your friends' check-ins.
And when you want to add a new friend, tapAdd Friends.
you’ve got the option to also see a summary of information based on your check-ins.
To configure your privacy configs, tap theSettingsicon in the upper-right corner of theProfiletab.
Tap thelocation pinin the lower middle area of the screen.
Check-ins are similar to posts on other social networks such as Facebook.
you might also select thecameraicon under your profile image to snap a photo and attach it to your check-in.
opt for social media icons to share to your social profiles automatically.
SelectCheck Inwhen you’re done.
What Is the Foursquare Swarm App?
Are you seeing location check-ins shared from an app called Swarm by your friends on social media?
Or did a friend invite you to join in on the fun?
Swarm is a social location-sharing app from the developers of the Foursquare City Guide.
The City Guide launched in 2009 and quickly became a popular location-sharing platform.
In other words, if you like sharing your location with friends, you’ll want to use Swarm.
If you like discovering new places around you, you’ll need to use City Guide.