Proof of Usefulness Report

HomeGround

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+61
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

HomeGround is a verifiable Android/iOS app with approximately 50k downloads and legitimate AI/computer vision technology for cricket analysis. However, the project submission is extremely poor, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and missing critical business data. While the product demonstrates real-world utility and technical innovation, the submission quality and lack of substantiated traction documentation significantly penalize the score, placing it in the 'Minimal Traction' (<50k users) category.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+6.40
Technical Innovation+14.40
Evidence Of Traction+7.50
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+56.55
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+61

Project Details

Description
HomeGround analyzes key cricket training metrics from live/recorded training sessions for coaches and players of any level. It helps them customise training plans and improve their game technique\n

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