Sharesies vs Stockspot:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sharesies had more branded searches than Stockspot among micro-investing apps in Australia. Sharesies had about 8,100 branded searches, while Stockspot had 3,600. Sharesies made up 16.8% of all micro-investing app searches we track, and Stockspot accounted for 7.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about micro-investing apps, Sharesies appeared in three of the five answers and Stockspot in none.
Who do people search for more?
Sharesies, about 2 searches for every 1 for Stockspot
Who does AI mention more?
Sharesies, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Stockspot in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Sharesies, the only one of the two named
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Top micro-investing apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sharesies was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Stockspot did not appear in any of the 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 Sharesies or Stockspot more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Sharesies and Stockspot 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 Sharesies, Stockspot. 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 Sharesies and Stockspot comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sharesies was ahead of Stockspot in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sharesies’ share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia moved from 13.9% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stockspot’s share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia moved from 9.3% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for Australia micro-investing apps in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, CommSec overtook Stockspot to rank 5th among micro-investing apps in Australia, with 7.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Sharesies gained share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia, from 13.6% to 16.8%.
In September 2026, Stockspot lost share of searches among micro-investing apps in Australia, from 9.1% to 7.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sharesies’ and Stockspot’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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