Proof of Usefulness Report

MDacne

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+530
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

MDacne is a verifiable, high-utility project (YC W17 alumni) with significant market presence (estimated >$7M ARR, >1M users) and established technology (computer vision for dermatology). However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people'), confusing metrics ('all time marketcap: 2500000'), and lack of verifiable data. The score reflects the project's strong real-world fundamentals and verified traction, but is heavily penalized by the Quality Factors and Randomization due to the low-effort and unverifiable nature of the provided input text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+623.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+530

Project Details

Project URL
mdacne.com
Description
MDacne is the world’s first mobile app to use real-time computer vision for acne analysis. Using cutting edge methods it allows split second skin analysis, providing the user's customized acne treatment products and 24/7 skin monitoring. MDacne has become the top ranked "acne" app in the US app store in just 6 weeks after the launch and is being used by people with acne all around the world. MDacne’s team combines highest levels of expertise in Dermatology and mobile, computer vision, and AI engineering. Join us in our quest to help people with skin disorders starting with the 500M struggling with acne worldwide.

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