The update also maks it possible to rate places and offer tips directly from check-ins. You'll also see more details on check-in pages, and place pages offer photos, ratings, tips and other content that will help you decide on your next destination. In essence, it's more like... well, a city guide.

Foursquare is very much aware of the growing similarity between the apps. It argues that the similarities are necessary to "help fuel our users' lifelogs," and that the two apps reflect the differing ways people like to find destinations. In that regard, Swarm and Foursquare are now two sides of the same coin rather than distinct entities.