Inspiration We built Swappi because we were tired of shallow social apps that didn’t help us actually connect. When we moved away from home, we wanted more than conversation — we wanted to learn from others, share what we knew, and build real friendships.
That’s when the idea clicked: what if there was a way to connect with people nearby, based on vibe, mood, and the skills you want to exchange?
What It Does: Swappi is a hyperlocal skill-exchange app that connects users through shared interests, mood, and learning goals.
You can: Match with people nearby Chat or call in-app Attend weekly skill-sharing meetups Track your social impact
How We Built It: iOS app built with SwiftUI Firebase for authentication, data storage, and chat Used Perplexity AI to brainstorm features and design the logo
Challenges & Learnings Designing meaningful AI-based matches Building real-time, location-based discovery features Creating something that feels genuine and fun We learned how to combine tech with emotion to make social apps more human.
What’s Next
We plan to: Test on campus Improve the AI matching algorithm Expand to more universities and local communities
Swap skills. Share vibes. Make real connections.
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