2.6.4
2026-01-20
- Updated Apple age rating
- Minor bug fixes
2.6.3
2025-11-24
- Upgrade packages and fix minor issues.
2.6.2
2025-10-21
- Added back button if user is stuck on loading screen
2.6.1
2025-10-17
- Use tile URL from the project instead of default.
- Update APIs for user and usergroup dashboard.
2.6.0
2025-10-14
The changes in this version include:
- Fix tutorial crashes in Compare Dates and Find Features project types
- Add annotations and image zoom for Assess Images project type
- Update app to use new APIs for user dashboard
- Minor bug fixes
2.5.1
2025-08-28
- Version upgrades
- Minor bug fixes
2.5.0
2025-07-16
- Added a new project type 'Validate Image'
- Fixed a bug where 'Continue Mapping' crashed the app
2.3.0
2025-03-05
- Fix for the accessibility UI bug where all the instructions texts were the same
- Added client type mobile-ios
- Added a changelog pop up on first time app open when the app is updated from the store
2.2.10
2024-08-05
- Add accessibility feature in 'Find' and 'Compare' project types
- Add a pop-up modal to show accessibility feature
- Add the new icons in tutorials
- Updated source English texts
- Similar usernames are no longer valid and cannot be used moving forward (unique migration done for this)
2.2.9
2024-01-02
- React Native version upgrade from 0.71.3 to 0.72.5
- Rename "Mission Type" to "Project Type"
- Minor bug fixes
2.2.6
2023-07-11
1. Upgrade React Native to v0.71.3
2. Fix an issue where User Group stats was empty on the first load
3. Add support for custom options in footprint projects
4. Add support for dynamic information pages in the tutorial
2.2.5
2023-01-13
This release replaces the old 'More' screen with the all-new 'Profile' screen which includes more statistics about your contributions.
It also introduces User Groups that you can join to have your contributions tracked as part of that user group.
2.2.1
2022-05-26
This release adds the much-awaited possibility to login with your OpenStreetMap account (only for new accounts for now).
We also updated translations and fixed some small bugs behind the scene. Happy swiping!
2.1.8
2022-01-15
We have added support for a new project type which will help with reviewing OSM data quality.
2.1.6
2021-11-01
This is a technical release which is mostly for upgrading technical requirements. It also improves translations for the Dutch language.
2.0.7
2020-09-22
This version brings in a new and improved tutorial which we think will help new users get comfortable with the app, and help seasoned users be more effective and accurate in their mapping. Don't hesitate to click the tutorial button, we hope you will learn something new!
We have also added support for Chinese and Portuguese. Thank you to the volunteers who took time to translate the app!
And we've also improved some graphics and fixed a few minor bugs.
2.0.6
2020-08-20
This version brings MapSwipe in your language! The app is now available in 11 languages (some are only partially translated and need your help)! You can select your preferred language from the "More" screen, just under your level badge. This release would not have been possible without the help of our amazing volunteer translators. If that's you, thank you so much!
2.0.4
2020-06-06
This release brings a lot of changes you have requested:
• Images are loading much faster so you can start mapping right away
• Scrolling is smoother, particularly on long sessions
• Reduced memory usage will help on lower spec phones
• The swipe down action is now much easier to access
• The "Map further" button is back!
• Some users were not included in the leaderboard, this is now fixed
• Push notifications work again. We will only use them for important news and announcements, so you won't be flooded.
2.0.3
2020-04-30
This release is mostly a technical one that paves the way for more visible improvements in the next one.
- Upgraded the internal plumbing of the app to make it compatible with the latest phones.
- Fixed a bug in the scalebar that was not always the correct size.
- Added the ability to provide tutorials with project specific instructions
2.0.2
2019-12-13
- Added a scale bar
- Fixed bug that that caused issues tapping on some phones
- Fixed bug in level progress bar display
- Fixed bug to display correct project progress
- Improved text at the end of tutorials
2.0.1
2019-10-17
Round 1 of bug fixes and improvements after v2.0 launch:
- Adjust swiping thresholds to make it easier to mark all red
- Hide the splashscreen later to improve launch visuals
- Fix the navigation system in the app
- Capitalize app display name on android (iOS to come)
- Show the help modal only when first opening a project
- Widen button so that all text fits in it on small screens
- Show count of mappers as 0 when nobody has mapped
- Correctly display tiles when they only cover half a screen
- Prevent capitalisation of input on login screen
2.0.0
2019-10-01
We are happy to announce MapSwipe 2.0! Thank you for supporting humanitarian response worldwide by volunteering using MapSwipe.
The app has been rebuilt from scratch to make it more stable and prepare for the release of two new MapSwipe project types coming soon.
This update includes:
- Support for more screen sizes
- An interactive tutorial
- Updated sign up screen with Privacy Notice
- Newly designed welcoming screens
- Ability to delete your account
MapSwipe code is now available on Github, making it easier for more volunteers to develop and maintain the app. More to come soon. Thank you for being with MapSwipe!
1.1.0
2016-07-13
- Fixes double imagery
- Fixes tutorial and adds more extensive documentation to the tasks
- Fixes project sorting and displaying the feature image properly
- Adds the ability to hide projects