App Radar vs Geoapify:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Geoapify had more branded searches than App Radar among geolocation APIs worldwide. Geoapify had about 12,100 branded searches, while App Radar had 3,610. Geoapify made up 2.6% of all geolocation API searches we track, and App Radar accounted for 0.76%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about geolocation APIs, Geoapify appeared in two of the five answers and App Radar in none.
Who do people search for more?
Geoapify, about 3 searches for every 1 for App Radar
Who does AI mention more?
Geoapify, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, App Radar in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Geoapify, the only one of the two named
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Top geolocation APIs in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Geoapify was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. App Radar 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.
Mapbox3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Google Maps Platform3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
HERE Technologies2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Geoapify2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TomTom0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
App Radar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which geolocation API should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best geolocation APIs?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best geolocation API for maps and location?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“geolocation api”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“address lookup api”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is App Radar or Geoapify more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for App Radar and Geoapify by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six geolocation APIs we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Geoapify, App Radar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TomTom | Mapbox | Google Maps Platform | HERE Technologies | Geoapify | App Radar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.4% | 26.5% | 20.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.87% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.8% | 27.3% | 18% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 32.1% | 14.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 28.8% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 52.9% | 29% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.9% | 27.9% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.92% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.9% | 12.6% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.4% | 25.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.83% |
| Sep 2026 | 52% | 28.5% | 13% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.76% |
How has the App Radar and Geoapify comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Geoapify was ahead of App Radar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, App Radar’s share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 0.87% to 0.76%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Geoapify’s share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 1.3% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for geolocation APIs worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Geoapify gained share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide, from 1.9% to 2.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for App Radar worldwide fell 33.4% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using App Radar’s and Geoapify’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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