Proof of Usefulness Report

OneTap

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+60
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

OneTap is a functional, verified B2B SaaS product solving a clear utility problem (digitizing attendance) with a solid niche user base (~50k claimed). While the project demonstrates real-world value and lists impressive clients (MLSE, Celtics), its scale (<50k users) places it in the 'Minimal Traction' tier according to the strict calibration guidelines (HackerNoon benchmark = 333). The submission quality was significantly degraded by hyperbolic and inaccurate input claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'), which lowered the score despite the product's legitimacy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+4.8
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+16.25
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+56.05
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+60

Project Details

Project URL
onetapcheckin.com
Description
OneTap is the simplest sign-in / attendance app. \n\nVIP \u0026 Hospitality staff at MLSE (Raptors, Leafs, TFC) love how OneTap improves membership retention by capturing member attendance data in one place.\n\nEvent planners love the simplicity of turning Excel sheets into digital guest lists.\n\nStudents enjoy a low-friction attendance process that helps universities analyze course attendance, focus on high-need students, and comply with audit requirements.\n\nAnd NBA teams like the Celtics rely on OneTap for keeping personnel safe on gamedays.\n\nOver 40,000 users have said goodbye to paper sign-in sheets! \nCreate a free account to get started.

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