Chomp
Technology, Information and InternetCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Chomp is a mid-sized technology company based in San Francisco that operates an app search engine designed to help users discover software by what apps do, rather than by name. Its system analyzes app capabilities to support searches by functions and topics, and the service is available as a free download in the iTunes App Store and Android Marketplace, with access also via the web. The company serves consumers seeking mobile and web apps and aims to simplify discovery by focusing on functionality. Chomp sits in the technology and information sector as a specialized tool for app discovery. In 2012, Apple acquired Chomp, incorporating its team and technology to revamp App Store search and recommendations.