Proof of Usefulness Report

Carunify

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+26
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Carunify is a functional but early-stage social-commerce platform for the automotive industry with a live iOS app (v1.1.0 as of mid-2025). However, the project submission contains significant hyperbole and verifiably false claims, most notably stating 'most people have used my product' and listing 'space-technology' as a core tech stack. With only ~19 ratings on the App Store despite a 2022 launch, the project demonstrates minimal traction (<1k estimated users) relative to its 'everyone' target audience. The utility of aggregating the fragmented auto market is valid, but the execution and market penetration are currently negligible.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+11.25
Audience Reach Impact+0.50
Technical Innovation+4.50
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+4.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+21.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+26

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Carunify is a Social-commerce platform that will take the end-user from working across hundreds of websites in the automotive space and simplifying it into a "one-stop-shop." We created a modern, user friendly marketplace where buyers and sellers can exchange goods and services from a single centralized platform. This will eliminate hours of searching and discovery for what buyers need while expanding automotive businesses across the United States. Each Carunify consumer will be able to create a personalized platform where car enthusiasts can share their custom vehicles and aftermarket parts with others through their public profiles. This will create an opportunity to drive sales for dealers, manufacturers, and retailers while making passive income on their vehicles through our ambassador and affiliate sales programs. We are excited to partner with large social media sites to increase exposure, financial incentive, and discovery for users, sellers, and buyers.

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