Proof of Usefulness Report

Sconto

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+46

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

Sconto is a verified early-stage startup based in Kolkata, India, offering a student identity (KYS) and discount platform. The project is live on Google Play and the Apple App Store and was featured on the TV show 'Ideabaaz' (ZeeTV). However, the submission quality is critically low; the user falsely claimed 'most people have used my product' despite app store data showing very low engagement (approx. 12 ratings on iOS). Additionally, the submission contained a name mismatch ('SwiftKeeper'). While the underlying business is legitimate with a reported team size of 11-50, the gross exaggeration of traction significantly penalizes the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20

Audience Reach Impact+3

Technical Innovation+7.5

Evidence Of Traction+7.5

Market Timing Relevance+7

Functional Completeness+1

Subtotal+46

Usefulness Multiplierx1

Final Score+46

Project Details

Project URL

https://sconto.ai/

Description

SCONTO bridges the gap between the world's largest student tribe and Businesses. With its KYS (Know Your Student) technology, Sconto verifies student identities, and allows hyper-local, national and international brands across all verticals to precisely reach a niche customer-segment, online and instore. We are a One-stop App for students to create their digital IDs and verify their student status to discover, save, earn and get rewarded for their purchases online, at home or on the move. Our product makes students' lives and spending easier, and no other product in the market offers the same features.

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