Adobe Lightroom vs Remini:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Adobe Lightroom had more branded searches than Remini among photo enhancer apps worldwide. Adobe Lightroom had about 1.2 million branded searches, while Remini had 641,000. Adobe Lightroom made up 25% of all photo enhancer app searches we track, and Remini accounted for 13.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about photo enhancer apps, Adobe Lightroom appeared in four of the five answers and Remini in three. Remini was mentioned before Adobe Lightroom in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Adobe Lightroom, about 82% more searches than Remini
Who does AI mention more?
Adobe Lightroom, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Remini in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Remini, named ahead of Adobe Lightroom in 3 of 4 answers
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Top photo enhancer apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Adobe Lightroom was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Remini was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Remini was listed before Adobe Lightroom in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Remini1st
- Adobe Lightroom2nd
- Snapseed3rd
Picsart4th
YouCam Enhance5th
Topaz Labs6th
Fotor–
Upscayl–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Adobe Lightroom4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Remini3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Snapseed3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- YouCam Enhance3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Picsart2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Topaz Labs1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fotor0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Upscayl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about photo enhancer apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which photo enhancer app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best photo enhancer apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best photo enhancer app for better photos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai photo enhancer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“blur photo fixer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Adobe Lightroom or Remini more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Adobe Lightroom and Remini by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight photo enhancer apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Adobe Lightroom, Remini. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Picsart | Adobe Lightroom | Remini | Fotor | Snapseed | Upscayl | Topaz Labs | YouCam Enhance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.1% | 19.4% | 27.1% | 11.2% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 0.77% | 0.42% |
| Nov 2025 | 37% | 20.1% | 23.3% | 10% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 0.83% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.1% | 19.6% | 22.8% | 11.5% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 0.81% | 0.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.7% | 20.7% | 23.5% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 0.84% | 0.25% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.6% | 21.9% | 21.1% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 0.75% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 36% | 20.6% | 23.7% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 0.68% | 0.17% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.1% | 19.7% | 22.2% | 7.6% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 0.65% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 41.2% | 19.9% | 19.8% | 5.7% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 0.69% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.9% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 0.92% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 19.9% | 15.7% | 6.2% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 0.81% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.6% | 21.9% | 14.8% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 0.63% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.8% | 25% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 0.87% | 0.08% |
How has the Adobe Lightroom and Remini comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Adobe Lightroom took it in February 2026, Remini took it in March 2026, Adobe Lightroom took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adobe Lightroom’s share of searches among photo enhancer apps worldwide moved from 19.4% to 25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Remini’s share of searches among photo enhancer apps worldwide moved from 27.1% to 13.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.7M to 641K.
How did search popularity change for photo enhancer apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Adobe Lightroom gained share of searches among photo enhancer apps worldwide, from 21.9% to 25%.
In September 2026, Remini lost share of searches among photo enhancer apps worldwide, from 14.8% to 13.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adobe Lightroom’s and Remini’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.
Adobe Lightroom
6 branded search terms
- adobe lightroom
- lightroom
- lightroom app
- lightroom classic
- lightroom mobile
- lightroom presets
Remini
2 branded search terms
- remini
- remini ai
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