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24 alternatives to Swirl

Share challenges to your story and tag friends!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Swirl launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Peach▲666
Keep up with friends and be yourself 🍑
2016 · lenostube.com · its alternatives →
2
ChallengeMe▲107
Challenge your friends on Instagram
2019 · its alternatives →
3
Flare▲346
AI-native voice-first social app for GenZ
May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
Storyheap▲475
Manage your Snapchat & Instagram stories
2017 · its alternatives →
5
drippi▲143
Social app to transform your friends outfits for new fits
2024 · drippi.io · its alternatives →
6
Shout▲248
Create GIF slides for social media in seconds
2018 · its alternatives →
7
miniDot▲93
Make real connections by sharing stories
2017 · its alternatives →
8
Emote▲130
Mood journaling app that shares your moods with friends
2023 · its alternatives →
9
Picturray▲63
Share your stories. Create them together. Enjoy the world.
2020 · its alternatives →
10
Mojo Teams for iOS & Android▲132
Create powerful social content, together.
2022 · its alternatives →
11
Flutter▲76
Break the ice in style
2021 · its alternatives →
12
Puzly▲80
Create stunning puzzle grid post for Instagram
2021 · its alternatives →
13
Truth or Truth▲120
Spark conversations, share stories, embrace anonymity
2023 · its alternatives →
14
Cap▲170
A backchannel for fun with your friends (beta)
2014 · its alternatives →
15
Social Squirrly▲90
Schedule one year of social media posts in a flash ⚡️
2019 · its alternatives →
16
Balloon▲82
Collaborate w/friends on stories. Discover & follow stories.
2017 · its alternatives →
17
PopGrid for Instagram▲82
A straight-to-the-point app for creating fun video collages.
2017 · its alternatives →
18
Snapshare Widget▲158
Share your day with others directly on their home screen
2024 · its alternatives →
19
Story & Collage Maker by Surf▲70
AI chat & Instagram templates
2023 · its alternatives →
20
Motif App▲68
Dedicated platform for completing self-improving challenges
2020 · its alternatives →
21
Beezle Social - Discover Local Events▲88
See events happening in your neighborhood
2024 · its alternatives →
22
Riddle▲99
Capture and relive your friends' reactions effortlessly
2018 · its alternatives →
23
Beams▲125
A social podcasting app to collaborate with your voice
2021 · its alternatives →
24
SnapWidget▲73
Instagram widget for websites
2014 · its alternatives →

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