Swapnote

Swapnote is a messaging service for the Nintendo 3DS where you can send notes to other users via StreetPass or SpotPass. The app is completely free to use unlike its sequel, Swapdoodle. There are certain features to unlock like sending images and all you have to do is create enough notes. Some features (like voice memos which require Play Coins To unlock.)

Writing a note

Notes have many options for how to write one. When you write a note on the bottom screen it will also appear on the top screen as a clearer image, You can draw 4 pages in one note maximum. The scribe can add photos saved on the 3DS camera to their note. If the image is big enough it will be automatically cropped.

Drawing and erasing

The scribe is given a Pen, 3D Pen, Eraser and a 3D eraser. Both pens can write in multiple colors including Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, and Purple. The normal eraser can get rid of non 3D doodles, while the 3D eraser does the oppsite.

Audio Messages

The scribe has the option to send a 5 second voice message. If a voice message is longer then 5 seconds it will be cropped. This feature requires 10 Play Coins to use.

Stationary

Stationaries are backgrounds for a note that you can buy with play coins or receive special stationery via StreetPass with someone who owns one. There are 6 unlocked by default, A plain one, A musical one, a plate, A sun where the center is your personal Mii, A postcard with your personal Mii, and a house on a hill. After you send enough notes, more default stationaries will unlock like outer space one and a news report one, All costing 5 Play Coins each.

Time Stamps

Time stamps are a feature that let you set a note's creation date back or forward. If you set a note to the future, the note will be locked until that day arrives. This only works with noted that have been sent.

Other Information

SpotPass Discontinuation

The SpotPass Feature of the app was discontinued on October, 31st, 2013 due to offensive imagery being sent through the service. However, the StreetPass function still works, Meaning you can still send and receive notes locally.