Proof of Usefulness Report

MacPaw

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+703
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

MacPaw is a highly established software company (creators of CleanMyMac, Setapp) with verifiable global traction and significant revenue, placing it well above the 'Much larger scale' calibration tier. However, the project submission itself was of extremely poor quality, lacking detail or effort. The high score reflects the verifiable reality of the business entity (via the provided URL and domain) rather than the content of the form submission. The score is heavily bolstered by verified real-world utility and traction, but slightly penalized for the lack of specific innovation details in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+56.3
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+781.3
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+703

Project Details

Project URL

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