Proof of Usefulness Report

TheList

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+196
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

TheList is a functional reservation app for the Greek luxury tourism market (Mykonos/Santorini). While the product has verifiable utility within this high-end niche (floor plan bookings, sunbeds), the submission contains massive exaggerations regarding reach ('most people have used my product') and target audience ('everyone'). The financial metric provided is a valuation, not revenue. It is a legitimate but niche SME business, not a global tech unicorn as implied.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+30
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+20
Subtotal+185
Usefulness Multiplierx1.06
Final Score+196

Project Details

Project URL
thelist-app.com
Description
At TheList, we provide solutions that simplify people's lives while adding to the quality, substance, and depth of their experiences. Our goal is to transform the reservations industry and make it more enjoyable and comfortable. TheList offers no waiting in line, reserving premium services by anyone, no phone calls, easy and secure reservations at trendy venues throughout Greece and other future countries. Building strong and long-lasting relationships with our members is a central principle in our philosophy at TheList. Our vision is to steadily develop strong bonds with locals/foreigners in every city throughout the world and make their reservations more joyful and hassle-free. At TheList, we change how you make your reservations by offering you to make online reservations with just a few taps in four simple steps. We offer hassle-free reservations at the most exclusive venues. TheList is your personal PR manager who is always taking care of you.

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