Proof of Usefulness Report

Flaregun AR

Analysis completed on 2/25/2026

+49
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Flaregun AR (BlazeForge) holds a verified US Utility Patent (No. 11,026,046) for AR social connectivity, which is a significant asset demonstrating technical validity and early innovation (priority date 2014). However, the project scores low due to a lack of verifiable current traction; the B2C app 'Flaregun AR' was unpublished from the App Store in 2024, and the submission's claim that 'most people have used my product' is hyperbolic and unsupported. The project appears to be pivoting to a B2B 'White Label' model, but currently resembles a 'zombie' project with strong IP but minimal active commercial utility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70
Real World Utility Quality Factor+1
Audience Reach Impact+10
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0.5
Technical Innovation+90
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+5
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+50
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+1
Functional Completeness+30
Response Quality Quality Factor+0.5
Subtotal+45.13
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+49

Project Details

Project URL
flaregun.com
Description
A First-Principle approach to delivering useful AR/VR utilities & enhanced experiences thru cameras across mobile platforms, goggles & IOT devices 100% free from major platform dependencies. UTILITY PATENT: APPARATUS, SYSTEMS & METHODS FOR VISUALLY CONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH AUGMENTED REALITY Patent Number 11,026,046 USPTO Application 16/377,111 Original File Date 2014 Co-Founders/Inventors: Keith Crutchfield & Kris Cadle We'll soon be announcing our plans for product release for Enterprise API, White Label Applications, Bespoke Development

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