SWVP is all about instant, spontaneous photo swaps with people around the world. Here's everything you need to know to get started.
General Room - Open to everyone (17+), perfect for getting started
• Spontaneous photo swaps with users worldwide
• No captions - just pure photo exchanges
• Great for casual, spontaneous connections
Members Only - Premium subscribers only (18+), exclusive community
• All the features of General Room, plus:
• Captions enabled: Tap the white line to open the caption box and add text to your photos
• Lock Direct Photos: Lock your direct photos for privacy - recipients must unlock them using cameras purchased from the SWVP Store
• Rating System: After unlocking a locked photo with a camera, you'll have the opportunity to rate the sender's photo. Ratings are displayed on user profiles as color-coded percentages, helping the community identify quality contributors. Your rating affects your standing in the community and leaderboards.
Dev's Playground - Test new features and give feedback
• Experimental features before they go live
• Help shape the future of SWVP
• Join a room
• Tap the white camera button (large circle with camera icon) to take a photo
• Use the flip camera button to switch between front and back cameras
• Use the flash button to toggle flash on/off/auto
• Red button = Retake your photo
• Green button = Send your photo and get one back instantly
• Like what you received? Tap the blue button (paper plane) to reply and start a conversation
• Received a direct photo? Look for the yellow button (paper plane) to respond
What are Flames?
Flames let you boost your connection with users whose content you enjoy. When you give someone a flame, you increase YOUR chances of getting more photos from THAT user.
How to Give Flames:
After viewing a photo you received, tap the flame button to boost that user. Each boost costs one flame from your balance.
How Flames Work:
• Each flame you give to a user increases your chances of being matched with them in the photo swap flow
• The more flames you give to someone, the more often you'll receive their photos
• You get an advantage over other users who don't boost that creator
• Flames help you see more content from your favorite users without leaving the photo swap experience
• This is YOUR personal boost - it affects your matching, not the entire community
Getting Flames:
Purchase flames from the SWVP Store to increase your chances of getting matched with users you enjoy.
• Swap quickly - SWVP is about spontaneous connections
• Use ratings and leaderboards to engage with the community
• Explore different rooms to find your vibe
• Report any inappropriate behavior
• Use flames to boost your chances of getting more photos from users you enjoy
• Remember: photos are ephemeral - enjoy the moment!
• Never take screenshots - respect privacy and the ephemeral nature of SWVP
• Don't send inappropriate or explicit content in the photo swap flow - keep room swaps appropriate for the community
• Don't funnel or manipulate the matching system - Funneling is when you block all users except one to force matches with a specific person. This is strictly forbidden and will result in immediate penalties. SWVP actively monitors for funneling through automated detection of suspicious blocking patterns and match manipulation. First offense: temporary suspension. Repeat offenders: permanent ban. No exceptions. Want to connect with someone specific? Use Direct Photos like everyone else.
• Don't share personal information or try to pull users off SWVP - Do not share phone numbers, addresses, social media handles, email addresses, or any other contact information. Do not attempt to meet or communicate with other users outside of SWVP. SWVP worked hard to create a privacy-first way of swapping photos. We took extra effort to not use personal data, location, or any other personal information apart from a username, making SWVP one of the most private and secure apps on the App Store. Keep your connections on the platform where they're protected. SWVP strongly discourages off-platform communication and is not responsible for any interactions, meetings, or communications that occur outside of the app. Users who leave the platform do so at their own risk and without SWVP's protection or oversight.
• Don't harass other users
• Don't spam
• Don't use the app if you're under 17 (18+ required for Members Only)
Direct photos between users are encrypted and private - what two users choose to share directly is between them.
Need help?
Email: support@swvpapp.com