Proof of Usefulness Report

SkinVision

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+353
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

SkinVision is a scientifically validated, certified medical application with significant real-world utility in early skin cancer detection. While the submission form contains low-effort or hyperbolic entries (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), the core project description evidences a mature company with 1.2M users and regulatory clearance. The project scores highly on utility and innovation, balancing out lower scores for response quality and mass-market reach compared to generalist platforms.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+115.0
Audience Reach Impact+52.0
Technical Innovation+68.6
Evidence Of Traction+56.0
Market Timing Relevance+34.0
Functional Completeness+3.0
Subtotal+328.6
Usefulness Multiplierx1.075
Final Score+353

Project Details

Project URL
skinvision.com
Description
SkinVision was founded in 2012 and is a service that supports individuals with checking for signs of skin cancer. We are specialist in the (early) recognition of Melanoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma and Precancerous Actinic Keratosis.\n\nSkinVision is the first certified skin cancer application globally based on extensive clinical trials in partnership with the university clinic of Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) in Munich in 2013, published in the JEADV in 2014.\n\nThe company has built up a customer portfolio of 1,200,000 users globally and a database of 3.5 million pictures of suspicious skin conditions. SkinVision's headquarters is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.\n\nMore information at www.skinvision.com

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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