Arccos vs Hole19:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hole19 had more branded searches than Arccos among golf GPS apps worldwide. Hole19 had about 22,200 branded searches, while Arccos had 18,700. Hole19 made up 23.6% of all golf GPS app searches we track, and Arccos accounted for 19.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about golf GPS apps, Arccos appeared in three of the five answers and Hole19 in two. Hole19 was mentioned before Arccos in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Hole19, about 19% more searches than Arccos
Who does AI mention more?
Arccos, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Hole19 in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Hole19, named ahead of Arccos in 2 of 3 answers
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Top golf GPS apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Arccos was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Hole19 was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Hole19 was listed before Arccos in two out of three answers that named either.
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
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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 Arccos or Hole19 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arccos and Hole19 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 Hole19, Arccos. 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 Arccos and Hole19 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Arccos took it in March 2026, Hole19 took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arccos’ share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide moved from 15.3% to 19.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.8K to 18.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hole19’s share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide moved from 21.5% to 23.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for golf GPS apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Arccos lost share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide, from 24.8% to 19.9%.
In September 2026, Hole19 rose from 3rd to 2nd among golf GPS apps worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arccos’ and Hole19’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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