Proof of Usefulness Report

inline apps

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+624
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Inline.app is a verified, high-scale restaurant technology platform based in Asia. While the submission text was casual ('most people have used my product'), external verification confirms 7,000+ restaurant partners and over 200 million cumulative users (Google Cloud Case Study), exceeding the claimed 50M. The project is a mature Series B+ equivalent company with 160+ employees, effectively acting as critical infrastructure for the dining industry in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and verified markets. The low Response Quality score reflects the vague submission fields, but the verified Traction and Reach scores are exceptional.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.0
Audience Reach Impact+142.5
Technical Innovation+56.3
Evidence Of Traction+178.1
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+556.9
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+624

Project Details

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Description
inline is a developer platform used by restaurants, food-focused software companies, and global consumer apps. Imagine OpenTable or Yelp, minus the apps for patrons (we leave that to our partners). \n\nOur restaurant customers love us enough to help drive virally powered growth, and our developer-facing data platform is second to none. \n\n50M+ patrons have grabbed a spot in line, booked a reservation, or ordered food through inline and our partner's apps.

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