Pearler vs Raiz:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pearler and Raiz were level in searches among micro-investing apps in Australia, with an estimated 12.1K branded searches each, at 25.2% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about micro-investing apps, Pearler and Raiz each appeared in four of the five answers. Raiz was mentioned before Pearler in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Pearler and Raiz are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Raiz, named ahead of Pearler in 3 of 5 answers
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Top micro-investing apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pearler and Raiz were each mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Raiz was listed before Pearler in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CommSec5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pearler4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Raiz4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Spaceship4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sharesies3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stockspot0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best micro-investing app in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which investing app is best for beginners in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best app to invest small amounts of money in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“micro investing app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“investing app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Is Pearler or Raiz more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pearler and Raiz by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six micro-investing apps we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Pearler, Raiz. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pearler | Raiz | Spaceship | Sharesies | CommSec | Stockspot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.5% | 25.5% | 16.6% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 24% | 24% | 19.4% | 13.1% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.3% | 26.3% | 16.5% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.1% | 24.6% | 11% | 16.4% | 9% | 9% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.2% | 28.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.6% | 23.4% | 15.4% | 15.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 13.9% | 31.2% | 34.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| May 2026 | 24.8% | 24.8% | 19% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.4% | 27.5% | 15.4% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.6% | 31.3% | 13.8% | 14% | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.9% | 30.4% | 16% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.2% | 25.2% | 17.9% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 7.5% |
How has the Pearler and Raiz comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Raiz took it in February 2026, Pearler took it in March 2026, Raiz took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pearler’s share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia moved from 25.5% to 25.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Raiz’s share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia moved from 25.5% to 25.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for Australia micro-investing apps in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Raiz lost share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia, from 30.4% to 25.2%.
In September 2026, Pearler rose from 2nd to 1st among micro-investing apps in Australia.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pearler’s and Raiz’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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