Foursquare has just recently began to take off as a social media service. The service competes with the likes of Gowalla, Yelp and more. As it continues to gain popularity, we are seeing it offered via a variety of different mediums. For those of you who aren't familiar with the service, it is a fairly simple concept. The idea is to provide users with a way to interact with the places they go and share experiences with the community around them. When a location is reached, users can "Check In" to that location and record it. This will earn users points and if a person visits the location more than anyone else, they will become the mayor of that location.

The iPhone app offers all the features one would expect from the service. Users can check in to various locations which are listed using the gps on the phone. Users can also view their profile with all the badges and mayorships they have earned as well as view their history and friends. Unlike apps such as Gowalla, the Foursquare app does not verify your actual presence in a location which will contribute to some number padding.

But overall, as far as the service goes, it worked like a charm and instantly synced with my online account. As the service grows, there are more features likely to be added. But even with the current setup, the app is perfect for checking in and continuing the conquest of your area. Check it out.

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