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What is Swarm?

Swarm is a mobile app that allows users to share their locations with friends.

How does Swarm work?

Swarm is a mobile app that allows users to share their locations within their social network, and created by the makers of Foursquare. Swarm aims to ‘turn every day into a game' allowing users to check into their favourite places, collect coins and stickers, and compete with their friends for a place on a weekly leaderboard. Users can easily see who is nearby, ‘like' their check in and send them a message, and can claim ‘Mayorship' of their favourite spots.

Is it safe for children and young people?

The app is intended for a general audience and are not directed at children and users have to be 13 years old or over.

What is the minimum age?

+13

What is Swarm?

Swarm is a mobile app that allows users to share their locations with friends.

How does Swarm work?

Swarm is a mobile app that allows users to share their locations within their social network, and created by the makers of Foursquare. Swarm aims to ‘turn every day into a game' allowing users to check into their favourite places, collect coins and stickers, and compete with their friends for a place on a weekly leaderboard. Users can easily see who is nearby, ‘like' their check in and send them a message, and can claim ‘Mayorship' of their favourite spots.

Is it safe for children and young people?

The app is intended for a general audience and are not directed at children and users have to be 13 years old or over.

What is the minimum age?

+13

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