18Birdies vs Golf Pad:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, 18Birdies had more branded searches than Golf Pad among golf GPS apps worldwide. 18Birdies had about 5,400 branded searches, while Golf Pad had 4,400. 18Birdies made up 5.8% of all golf GPS app searches we track, and Golf Pad accounted for 4.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about golf GPS apps, 18Birdies appeared in all five answers and Golf Pad in three. 18Birdies was mentioned before Golf Pad in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
18Birdies, about 23% more searches than Golf Pad
Who does AI mention more?
18Birdies, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
18Birdies, named ahead of Golf Pad in 4 of 5 answers
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Top golf GPS apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 18Birdies appeared in all five answers. Golf Pad was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. 18Birdies was listed before Golf Pad in four 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.
- 18Birdies5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
TheGrint5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Golfshot4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Arccos3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Golf Pad3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hole192 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Garmin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SwingU1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
GolfLogix1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about golf GPS apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which golf GPS app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best golf GPS apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best free golf app for distances and scoring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“golf gps app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best golf app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is 18Birdies or Golf Pad more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 18Birdies and Golf Pad by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine golf GPS apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for 18Birdies, Golf Pad. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Golfshot | Hole19 | Arccos | 18Birdies | Garmin | Golf Pad | TheGrint | SwingU | GolfLogix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.2% | 21.5% | 15.3% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 22.3% | 15.9% | 2.9% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 37% | 24.7% | 17.4% | 2.6% | 9% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.3% | 28.1% | 16.4% | 3.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.3% | 25.7% | 17.9% | 3.4% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.5% | 23.1% | 23.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.6% | 21.8% | 27.7% | 5.3% | 8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 26.2% | 21.5% | 26.9% | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.1% | 22.2% | 27.9% | 4.4% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.3% | 23.2% | 23.8% | 4.6% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.3% | 24% | 24.8% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.3% | 23.6% | 19.9% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
How has the 18Birdies and Golf Pad comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Golf Pad took it in November 2025, 18Birdies took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 18Birdies’ share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide moved from 5.2% to 5.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Golf Pad’s share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide moved from 4.3% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for golf GPS apps worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, 18Birdies overtook Garmin to rank 4th among golf GPS apps worldwide, with 5.8% of the searches.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 18Birdies’ and Golf Pad’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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