Acorns vs Chase:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Acorns had more branded searches than Chase among kids debit card apps worldwide. Acorns had about 6,600 branded searches, while Chase had 2,400. Acorns made up 6.4% of all kids debit card app searches we track, and Chase accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids debit card apps, Chase appeared in four of the five answers and Acorns in three. Chase was mentioned before Acorns in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Acorns, about 3 searches for every 1 for Chase
Who does AI mention more?
Chase, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Acorns in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Chase, named ahead of Acorns in 4 of 5 answers
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Top kids debit card apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chase was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Acorns was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Chase was listed before Acorns in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Greenlight1st
Capital One2nd- Chase3rd
- Acorns4th
BusyKid5th
GoHenry–
Step–
RoosterMoney–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Greenlight5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Chase4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Capital One4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Acorns3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- BusyKid1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- GoHenry0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Step0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- RoosterMoney0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about kids debit card apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best debit card for kids?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which allowance app is best for teaching kids about money?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good bank card for a teenager?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“debit card for kids”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kids debit card”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Acorns or Chase more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Acorns and Chase by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight kids debit card apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Acorns, Chase. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Greenlight | GoHenry | Step | Acorns | Chase | RoosterMoney | Capital One | BusyKid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0.4% | 0.44% | 0.06% | 0.07% | 0.65% | 0.03% | 98.3% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 0.58% | 0.44% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 98.8% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 0.41% | 0.44% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 98.9% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 0.49% | 0.44% | 0.19% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 98.7% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 0.4% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 99.1% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 0.4% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 99.1% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 0.59% | 0.44% | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 98.8% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 0.59% | 0.44% | 0.06% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 98.8% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 0.49% | 0.44% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 98.9% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 0.41% | 0.36% | 0.04% | 0.06% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 99.1% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 0.41% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 99.1% | <0.01% |
| Oct 2026 | 38.8% | 32.3% | 17.3% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.58% |
How has branded search for Acorns and Chase changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: Acorns took it in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Acorns’ share of searches among kids debit card apps worldwide moved from 0.07% to 6.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Chase’s share of searches among kids debit card apps worldwide moved from 0.65% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for kids debit card apps worldwide in October 2026?
3 changes
In October 2026, Step overtook Capital One and Acorns to rank 3rd among kids debit card apps worldwide, with 17.3% of the searches.
In October 2026, Chase overtook Capital One to rank 5th among kids debit card apps worldwide, with 2.3% of the searches.
In October 2026, Acorns gained share of searches among kids debit card apps worldwide, from 0.07% to 6.4%.
How are Acorns’ and Chase’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Acorns’ and Chase’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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