Proof of Usefulness Report

Alto's POS & Inventory

Analysis completed on 1/9/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate, functional Point of Sale (POS) application available on iOS and Android, developed by PromoTech LLC. Search results confirm the existence of the product, 'Alto's POS & Inventory', with positive but low-volume reviews (approx. 20 ratings on App Store, likely 10k-50k downloads on Play Store). However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'leadership' listed as technology) and lacking specific metrics. While the software has demonstrable real-world utility for small businesses, the score is severely impacted by the lack of verifiable data in the submission and the exaggerated claims regarding traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+45
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+15
Evidence Of Traction+15
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+23
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Point of Sale & Inventory App for Restaurants and Retail
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Leadership, Consumer Goods
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline