Proof of Usefulness Report

RecordBook

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+210
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

RecordBook (rkd.app) is a verifiable YC-backed startup (Winter 2021) offering mobile bookkeeping for SMBs, with significant traction (~1M downloads, 7.6k+ ratings) and verified funding (~$825K). However, the submission quality is critically low, with hyperbolic claims ('most people'), incorrect data fields (Marketcap entered as Revenue), and vague descriptions. The project scores highly on utility and verifiable traction, but suffers severe penalties for submission quality and lack of provided evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+48.0
Technical Innovation+24.0
Evidence Of Traction+42.5
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+233.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+210

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Create your own register on mobile | Share with your team \u0026 control permissions | Export PDF/Excel

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