The app uses artificial intelligence and data from millions of student questions to interpret and provide detailed explanations for questions in subjects like math, science, history, English, and economics. It also offers step-by-step guidance and curated web videos from educational platforms like Khan Academy. Socratic has won awards for its innovative approach and has helped over 60 million students. The app is free and available on both iPhone and Android. The company is based in New York City and is looking for new team members.