Reviews of PhotoSwap

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List of user reviews and ratings for PhotoSwap

Total ratings

2.50 (Rating count: 72)

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Review summary

PhotoSwap is praised for its original photo-based concept and real-life connections, including marriages, but plagued by instability, lack of updates, blocks, and safety concerns that undermine its potential.

Pros

Unique photo-based concept that connects people worldwide.
Has enabled long-lasting friendships and even marriages.
Fun and entertaining with a global mix of photos and travel stories.
Loyal user base and nostalgia for longtime fans.

Cons

Frequent crashes and unstable performance on modern iOS; little to no updates for years.
Accounts getting blocked for extended periods with unclear reasons.
Safety concerns due to creepers and low-quality content; need for better moderation.
App feels abandoned due to lack of maintenance and official support.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.80

All time rating average: 2.50

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44% (22)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-12-04	jo*****	The app doesn’t work! You start it and click on the camera button and it crashes right out!
The app doesn’t work! You start it and click on the camera button and it crashes right out!
2025-03-14	Ni*****	SWVP
SWVP
2024-09-15	3_*****	This used to be a really fun app. But now it crashes upon opening. Hopefully the developers will fix it sometime soon.
This used to be a really fun app. But now it crashes upon opening. Hopefully the developers will fix it sometime soon.
2024-01-10	Sa*****	I’ve loved it for years. There’s nothing else like it out there. It’s great to randomly connect via photos with people from all over the world, and I’ve had “conversations” that have lasted many years. But the developers need to do an update. The app doesn’t work on iOS 16, and now it’s not even working on the earlier iOS version I have on an older phone. There’s been no update in 7 years! I hope the developers fix it - I miss this app.
I’ve loved it for years. There’s nothing else like it out there. It’s great to randomly connect via photos with people from all over the world, and I’ve had “conversations” that have lasted many years. But the developers need to do an update. The app doesn’t work on iOS 16, and now it’s not even working on the earlier iOS version I have on an older phone. There’s been no update in 7 years! I hope the developers fix it - I miss this app.
2024-01-04	Mo*****	My app just keeps crashing I can't get past the take your first picture screen 😭
My app just keeps crashing I can't get past the take your first picture screen 😭
2023-10-11	S_*****	This app only crashes and should be taken down if it’s not going to be supported
This app only crashes and should be taken down if it’s not going to be supported
2023-08-11	ye*****	Need to up date won’t work anymore!
Need to up date won’t work anymore!
2023-07-28	ho*****	This app doesn’t work anymore. It use to work years ago. It doesn’t connect to the server
This app doesn’t work anymore. It use to work years ago. It doesn’t connect to the server
2023-04-18	te*****	It’s a fun app but iOS 16 (or 15) is not supported. It would be nice if this was fixed
It’s a fun app but iOS 16 (or 15) is not supported. It would be nice if this was fixed
2023-04-11	Ja*****	I like this app and would have given 5 stars but I need them to update the app to work with iOS cmon guys!!!
I like this app and would have given 5 stars but I need them to update the app to work with iOS cmon guys!!!