Proof of Usefulness Report

GoodNotes

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+768
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

GoodNotes is a category-defining digital paper application with verified massive scale (24M+ MAU, ~$112M revenue). While the project submission form was completed with minimal effort (vague claims, no data), external verification confirms it is a market leader with exceptional utility and reach. The low Response Quality score penalizes the submission effort, but the verified Traction and Utility drive the final score into the top tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+245
Audience Reach Impact+190
Technical Innovation+121.5
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+835
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+768

Project Details

Project URL
goodnotes.com
Description
It's a single place for all your handwritten notes and formerly paper-based information. Thanks to our powerful OCR technology, everything in GoodNotes is searchable. Find handwritten notes, PDF text, document \u0026 folder titles, typed text, and outlines. \n\nWrite and sketch with your finger or a stylus on digital paper \u0026 imported documents. You can add images, typed text, and perfect shapes to the page and reorder and resize them as you wish. GoodNotes lets you escape the limits of real paper. \n\nGoodNotes is a single place for all your documents. quickly import pdf, word, and PowerPoint files to annotate them or create a new blank notebook to take notes. organize and manage them with ease. no document will ever be lost again.

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