Proof of Usefulness Report

ARki App

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+312
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The ARki App is a legitimate, verified Augmented Reality tool for architects with significant B2B traction (10k+ companies, partnerships with Network Rail) and a history of use since 2012/2018. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and confusing revenue metrics. While the technology and utility are strong and verified externally, the PoU score is penalized by the lack of credible details in the submission and the discrepancy between the claimed team size (30) and external data (approx. 2-5). The project falls into the 'Comparable scale' or 'Small but promising' category relative to the calibration benchmark.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+70.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+402.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.78
Final Score+312

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Darf design is an award winning digital product design company

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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