Swell APK

In a world where written posts and comments dominate social media, Swell offers a refreshing alternative: an audio-first platform where conversations come to life with the warmth of the human voice. Swell allows users to create audio episodes, engage in meaningful dialogues, and share their thoughts in a way that feels natural and personal. 

Create Audio Episodes

One of the standout features of Swell is the ability to create audio episodes quickly and easily. Using the “Record a new Swell” button, anyone can create an audio episode at any time, offering a seamless and personal way to share thoughts, opinions, and stories. 

- With a free account, users can record episodes up to 5 minutes long, which is perfect for quick updates or short reflections. 

- For those with a PRO account, the duration extends to 15 minutes per episode, and users can upload up to 1 hour of pre-recorded audio. 

Create Prompts for Endless Conversations

Swell’s unique prompts feature sets it apart from other social platforms. Prompts allow users to pose interesting questions or topics to engage others. The beauty of this feature is that it invites responses from anyone, even those who don’t have the Swell app.  

Publish Your Podcast

If you're ready to take your audio conversations to a wider audience, Swell’s PRO plan allows users to publish their Swellcast as a podcast on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. After upgrading, your content will automatically be distributed across these popular platforms, helping you grow your audience effortlessly. 

Tell the World

For both free and PRO users, you can share a direct link to your Swellcast page. PRO users also benefit from links to their podcast episodes on other major platforms, expanding your reach even further. Additionally, users can create video trailers for their episodes, making it simple to promote your podcast on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. 

A Hub for Book Lovers and Thoughtful Conversations

Swell is a thriving community for book lovers, authors, publishers, and readers. Whether you want to share book reviews, discuss literary themes, or host an audiobook club, Swell offers the ideal platform for connecting with others who share your passion. The ability to create and share audio content adds an interactive dimension to book discussions, making it easier to engage with fellow book lovers. 

Easy-to-Use and Web-Friendly

Swell makes content creation easy and accessible. The platform allows users to record audio posts directly from their phone or browser, with no special equipment needed. Each post can include photos, links, and hashtags, enriching the content and helping listeners explore more. Users can also share their Swellcasts with a direct web link or embed them on their own websites and blogs with simple HTML code.

FAQs

1. Can I create a podcast with Swell?

Yes! Swell allows you to create a podcast by recording audio episodes and sharing them as a Swellcast. With a PRO account, you can automatically publish your Swellcast to major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, expanding your audience beyond the Swell app.

2. How long can my audio posts be?

With a free account, you can record audio posts up to 5 minutes long. If you upgrade to a PRO account, you can record up to 15-minute episodes and upload up to 1 hour of pre-recorded audio, offering greater flexibility for longer content.

3. What are Swell prompts, and how do they work?

Prompts are a unique feature on Swell that allows you to pose questions or topics to your followers and anyone in the community. These prompts encourage others to respond with their voice, turning the conversation into a collaborative audio experience. You can also delete responses you don’t like to maintain control over your Swellcast.

4. How do I share my Swellcast with others?

You can easily share your Swellcast by providing a direct web link, which allows others to listen and respond. If you have a PRO account, you can also create video trailers for your episodes and share them on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, links to your podcast episodes will appear on other platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts once your Swellcast is published.

Version History

v3.22.0—13 Feb, 2024

Minor bug fixes.

v3.20.0—26 Dec, 2023

New Prompts UI in Talk Tab

v3.18.0—15 Oct, 2023

HOT FIX (Bug fix): v3.17.0 introduced an app glitch with the upgrade to Android 13 SDK. This is now resolved.