Proof of Usefulness Report

Petli

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+74
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Petli is a verified, high-quality mobile application for dog training with a clear mission and science-backed content. The project addresses a genuine problem (dog behavior) with a practical solution. However, the submission itself suffers significantly from hyperbolic and inaccurate claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and audience reach ('everyone'). While external verification confirms the app exists, has a legitimate team, and favorable user reviews (estimated 10k-50k downloads), the discrepancy between the submitted claims and reality, combined with the 'minimal traction' scale (<50k users), places the score in the 0-100 range.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+28.50
Audience Reach Impact+8.00
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+9.00
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+65.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+74

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Petli is on a mission to help improve dogs’ lives everywhere by delivering an exceptional, science-backed education that focuses on positive reinforcement and building a caring community where dog parents of all levels of experience can find guidance.\n\nWe are uniting a dedicated, talented and diverse team to achieve our mission. We believe a fusion of great expertise and diverse minds is necessary to create an exceptional product. Join us and help Petli enrich the lives of dogs and their fellow human parents.\n\nOur main product today is a mobile app with dog courses and training for all ages and a budding community where Petli members can share stories of their dogs. All our educational materials are validated based on science and vetted by some of Sweden's foremost dog experts.\n\nWithin each course, dog owners receive constructive feedback from Petli's professional dog trainers and earn medals to track their progress. And within our community, people can post their experiences with their dogs and follow each other's progress.

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