Proof of Usefulness Report

Upstack Studio

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+45
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Upstack Studio is a legitimate software development agency in Malaysia with a verifiable portfolio (Daikin, BookXcess). However, the project submission suffers significantly from exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') which do not align with a B2B service agency model. While the real-world utility for clients is clear, the project lacks the scale, innovation, or broad audience reach of a high-growth technology platform, placing it in the 'Minimal Traction' tier relative to the calibration benchmark.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+4.50
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+37
Usefulness Multiplierx1.21
Final Score+45

Project Details

Project URL
https://upstackstudio.com
Description
Got a *million-dollar app* idea? We help you **design, build, and launch it in 12 WEEKS**. \ Proven process. High quality. Fixed Fee. No overages. \ We work with Startups, SMEs, and Enterprise brands such as **Daikin, BookXcess, Magnum 4D, The Malaysian Insight, and Hack In The Box.** \ Our Services: 1. **Zero To Launch in 12 Weeks**: Requirements Gathering, Web and Mobile App Development, UI/UX Design 2. **Idea To MVP in 30 Days:** Requirements Gathering, UI/UX Design, Web/Mobile App Development 3. **Ongoing Maintenance & Development:** Error Monitoring, Version Upgrade, Performance Optimization, Product Roadmap, New Features Design and Development \

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