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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. 1
   Peach▲668

   Keep up with friends and be yourself 🍑

   2016 · lenostube.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   ChallengeMe▲107

   Challenge your friends on Instagram

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   YouClap▲69

   Challenge and be challenged by friends and brands.

   2018 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Flare▲346

   AI-native voice-first social app for GenZ

   May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Storyheap▲487

   Manage your Snapchat & Instagram stories

   2017 · storyheap.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   drippi▲143

   Social app to transform your friends outfits for new fits

   2024 · drippi.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Shout▲248

   Create GIF slides for social media in seconds

   2018 · shoutgif.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   miniDot▲93

   Make real connections by sharing stories

   2017 · minidot.openmouse.co · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Panols 2.0▲254

   Tell a panoramic story with your instagram grid.

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Emote▲130

    Mood journaling app that shares your moods with friends

    2023 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Picturray▲63

    Share your stories. Create them together. Enjoy the world.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Mojo Teams for iOS & Android▲132

    Create powerful social content, together.

    2022 · mojo-app.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Flutter▲76

    Break the ice in style

    2021 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Puzly▲80

    Create stunning puzzle grid post for Instagram

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Spinnner▲149

    Challenge your friends to a spin-off (literally)

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Cap▲170

    A backchannel for fun with your friends (beta)

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Social Squirrly▲90

    Schedule one year of social media posts in a flash ⚡️

    2019 · squirrly.co · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Balloon▲82

    Collaborate w/friends on stories. Discover & follow stories.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Selfie Challenge▲72

    Snap a Selfie and Share it with your friends

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    PopGrid for Instagram▲82

    A straight-to-the-point app for creating fun video collages.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Story & Collage Maker by Surf▲70

    AI chat & Instagram templates

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Motif App▲68

    Dedicated platform for completing self-improving challenges

    2020 · joinmotif.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Beezle Social - Discover Local Events▲88

    See events happening in your neighborhood

    2024 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Riddle▲99

    Capture and relive your friends' reactions effortlessly

    2018 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →