“I analyze how they are getting their customers so I use href to check their traffic sources so are they getting customers only from ads or are they also ranking on SEO if they are growing with both ads and SEO that's a very good sign because it shows a strong demand and it's usually easier to replicate their success”

Find a Proven App Then Check Its Traffic Source Before Cloning

Samuel describes his exact validation checklist beyond just checking MRR screenshots. He digs into traffic sources using Ahrefs to understand whether demand is sustainable and replicable. An app growing on both paid and organic signals is easier to clone because the paid channel can be turned on immediately.