# Complaint-Encouraging Apps The Throw Tomatoes App Lets You Complain About and Praise Stuff By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throw-tomatoes References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1824394840/throw-tomatoes-app-for-android) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/throw-tomatoes/id836167479?mt=8) Throw Tomatoes is a social networking app that is a godsend for people like me who'd like to be able to express their disappointment, chagrin and pet peeves in a spontaneous and genuine way without being fearful of the judgment of all the hyper-politically correct people out there. The app gives people the opportunity to openly express their opinions about things they like and don't like. Tomato-throwing is a universal expression of discontentment and disgust, and the app takes this into account. Users can take a picture of something -- say a dish at a restaurant that didn't taste good, or an athlete they're not fond of -- and hurl a virtual tomato at it. If you're in a positive mood, you can attach a green tomato next to a picture of something you do like. You can then add captions and hashtags and share your post on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app), [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-social-media) and [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthjoy). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Social Networking Apps for Complaints:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a social networking app that allows users to express their complaints and dislikes in a spontaneous and genuine way. - **Virtual Tomato-throwing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a virtual experience app that lets users throw tomatoes at pictures of things they dislike or find disappointing. - **Opinion Sharing Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an opinion sharing platform that enables users to openly express their opinions about any topic or experience. ### Where This Applies - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Social media platforms can integrate features that allow users to share and express their complaints and dislikes more openly. - **Mobile Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developers can create mobile applications that provide users with a platform to voice their frustrations and dislikes. - **Hospitality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Restaurants and hotels can use complaint-encouraging apps as a feedback tool to improve their offerings and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community-Driven Public Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-face-local-updates.md) - [Social Review App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotten-tomatoes-and-tiktok.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-branding-app.md) - [Teen Positivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas.md) - [Digital Social Media Diaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diseed.md) - [Recipe Voting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinners-app.md) - [Real Estate Commentary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-realty.md) - [Food-Focused Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodfocused-social-platform.md) - [Meme-Like Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spill.md)