# Checkie for Foursquare Swarm

> Lightning fast check ins

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id382356167](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id382356167)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id382356167`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** tijo, inc.
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (123 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.18
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2010-08-31
- **Size:** 3.40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/checkie-for-foursquare-swarm/id382356167)
- **Website:** [https://tijo.me/checkie](https://tijo.me/checkie)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://tijo.me/checkie/privacy](http://tijo.me/checkie/privacy)

## Description

Checkie for Foursquare Swarm is a lightning-fast check-in companion designed for speed and simplicity. Launch the app, swipe to check in, and enjoy background updates that complete checks without interrupting your flow.

Beyond instant check-ins, it offers emoji caption suggestions, private check-ins, quick typeahead venue search, event tagging, nearby friends visible at venues, recently visited venues remembered, and easy access to venue profiles across social platforms. It also supports Maps and call actions, automatic background retries for failed checks, low data usage, a powerful Apple Watch experience, and Siri shortcuts for voice-activated checks.

## Rankings

- #124,813 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers consistently praise Checkie for speed, simplicity, and a lightweight footprint compared with Swarm. Key benefits include fast, clutter-free check-ins, an easy-to-use interface, and strong usefulness for frequent check-ins and journaling. The main downside noted by multiple users is reliability on Apple Watch, with slow loading and occasional crashes. Overall, Checkie is viewed as a must-have Swarm alternative for many, offering quick, dependable check-ins with a leaner experience, while watch stability remains the primary area for improvement.

### Pros

- Very fast and efficient check-ins, significantly quicker than Swarm.
- Lightweight and low on bloat compared to the official app.
- Simple, clean, and easy-to-use interface that does exactly what you need.
- Better overall experience than Swarm, with less clutter and pop-ups.
- Great for frequent check-ins and journaling; reliable and easy to use over time.

### Cons

- Watch app stability issues (slow loading and occasional crashes) reported by multiple reviewers.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id382356167)