Proof of Usefulness Report

MyTeaPal

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+70
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

MyTeaPal is a legitimate, highly-rated mobile application for tea enthusiasts with verifiable traction (~20,000 downloads, ~15,000 registered users), significantly contradicting the submission's hyperbolic claim that 'most people have used my product'. The project demonstrates high real-world utility within its specific niche, offering well-regarded features like a tea timer, journal, and a subscription-based tea club. However, the score is constrained by its micro-niche scale compared to the calibration baseline and the poor quality of the submission data (e.g., vague 'marketcap' figures and false audience claims).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+127.5
Audience Reach Impact+15.0
Technical Innovation+50.0
Evidence Of Traction+60.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+63.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+70

Project Details

Project URL
Description
🍃 You will taste some of the best specialty teas that our founder Vincent sources directly from producers during his tea trips in China. 📲 Using our mobile app, you’re able to view club tea’s information, clone them to your digital stash, and discuss with others club members about the same tea. Besides, our app offers timer, journal, and inventory functions. 🤗 We currently have a global community of 100+ TeaPals from 20+ countries in our club. Join our club today from our website.

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