Proof of Usefulness Report

Locasaur

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+35
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Locasaur is a verified, functioning mobile application for local business messaging, active since roughly 2017. However, the project submission contains severe inaccuracies, most notably the claim that 'most people have used my product' and an audience reach of 'everyone.' External verification suggests the app serves a small, hyper-local niche (likely <50k users) rather than the claimed ubiquity. While the core concept has real-world utility for independent businesses, the extreme disparity between the submission's claims and reality, combined with a lack of verifiable growth metrics after 7+ years of operation, results in a low score consistent with 'minimal traction.'

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+50.0
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+33.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+35

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Locasaur is a relationship app just for local businesses and their regular customers. Local businesses use our messaging platform to communicate directly with customers in a setting that is simultaneously incredibly personal and professional. For these local businesses, we're the simplest way to engage with the customers who mean the most to them. For those customers, we're the inside channel to their favorite spots.

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