MapSwipe
MapSwipe

MapSwipe

Tools

| British Red Cross

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: October 03, 2025

Run MapSwipe on PC or Mac

Upgrade your experience. Try MapSwipe, the fantastic Tools app from British Red Cross, from the comfort of your laptop, PC, or Mac, only on BlueStacks.

About the App

MapSwipe makes it easy to turn a few spare minutes into something genuinely helpful. You’ll scan satellite images and mark where people live or travel so mapmakers can focus on the right places faster. It’s a Tools app by British Red Cross, created with the Missing Maps community to support teams responding to crises on the ground.

App Features

  • Swipe to spot
    Look through small satellite tiles and tap when you see settlements, roads, rivers, or other signs of activity.

  • Choose where to help
    Pick from projects focused on crisis‑prone regions and tasks that guide you on exactly what to look for.

  • Power real-world response
    Your taps go to mappers who turn them into detailed maps used by organizations like MSF to reach communities more quickly.

  • Cut the noise for mappers
    Instead of experts sifting through empty landscapes, your flags point them straight to the areas that need attention.

  • Quick sessions that fit your day
    Each image takes seconds to review—perfect for a coffee break, a commute, or whenever you’ve got a moment.

  • Clear guidance, no guesswork
    Simple instructions show what counts as a road, village, or waterway, so you can contribute with confidence.

  • Made by British Red Cross
    Built with a humanitarian focus from the start, with meaningful tasks that support real mapping needs.

  • Great on a bigger screen
    Prefer more room to scan imagery? You can use MapSwipe on your computer with BlueStacks for a wider view.

BlueStacks gives you the much-needed freedom to experience your favorite apps on a bigger screen. Get it now.

How to Download and Run MapSwipe on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for MapSwipe in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install MapSwipe from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install MapSwipe

  • Click the MapSwipe icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

MapSwipe - FAQs

  • How to Run MapSwipe on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run MapSwipe on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download MapSwipe on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are MapSwipe PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run MapSwipe on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.