# Puzzle Photo-Sharing Apps The Swapatask Requires Users to Solve a Code to Receive a Photograph By paulryner | Published 2015-01-28 | Updated 2015-02-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1st-Photo-Messaging-Game References: [Swapatask](http://www.Swapatask.com) & [Swapatask](http://www.Swapatask.com) Swapatask is an easy, fun and entertaining photo messaging game application available free for Android and IOS. Using the app, users can take photos, add messages and send them to a controlled list of recipients who also have the Swapatask app. These sent photographs are then converted into "Tasks." In order for your friend to see the photo and message, they must solve the task. Once a Swapatask has been completed and the user has exited the content, it is no longer available to view. The only visible sign of the [photo message](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharepath) is the link in the inbox or outbox which can then be deleted by the user. Each task hides your message and coverts your picture into the selected [picture puzzle task](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-photo-puzzles). Level 1 is the easiest and level 4 is the hardest and could take a long time to complete. Users then sit back and wait for confirmation that the [task sent was completed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorequest). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Photo-messaging Apps:** Opportunity for creating innovative photo-sharing applications that require users to solve puzzles to reveal messages and photos. - **Gamification of Messaging:** Potential for integrating game elements into messaging platforms to add excitement and engagement. - **Secure and Private Messaging:** Demand for encrypted and self-destructing messaging apps that prioritize user privacy. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** Developers can explore creating new and enhanced photo-messaging apps with interactive features and gamified elements. - **Social Networking:** Social networking platforms can incorporate puzzle-solving mechanics to enhance user interactions and create a unique messaging experience. - **Cybersecurity:** Opportunity to develop secure and confidential messaging platforms that prioritize user privacy and data protection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Puzzle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzlit.md) - [Social Challenge Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challengeme.md) - [Home Screen Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locket.md) - [Memory Reward Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtime-puzzle.md) - [Visual Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnow.md) - [Emoji-Deciphering Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-riddle-challenge.md) - [Phone Decluttering Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipe-delete.md) - [Gamified Task Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytasking.md) - [In-App Face Swaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapmyface.md)