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Brainscape vs Forest:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Brainscape had more branded searches than Forest among study apps worldwide. Brainscape had about 60,500 branded searches, while Forest had 33,100. Brainscape made up 0.11% of all study app searches we track, and Forest accounted for 0.06%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about study apps, Forest appeared in three of the five answers and Brainscape in two. Forest was mentioned before Brainscape in three out of five answers.

Among study apps worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Brainscape, about 83% more searches than Forest

Brainscape 60.5K searchesForest 33.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Forest, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Brainscape in 2

Forest in 3 of 5Brainscape in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Forest, named ahead of Brainscape in 3 of 5 answers

Forest first in 3Brainscape first in 2

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Top study apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Forest was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Brainscape was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Forest was listed before Brainscape in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Quizlet1st
  2. Anki2nd
  3. Forest3rd
  4. Brainscape4th
  5. Kahoot!–
  6. Chegg–
  7. Studocu–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Quizlet5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Anki4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Forest3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Brainscape2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Kahoot!0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Chegg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Studocu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 19, 2026.

Is Brainscape or Forest more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Brainscape and Forest by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven study apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Brainscape and Forest among study apps worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Brainscape, Forest. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKahoot!QuizletAnkiCheggStudocuBrainscapeForest
Oct 202582.1%13.5%1.2%1.2%1.8%0.13%0.06%
Nov 202581.6%13.4%1.5%1.5%1.8%0.13%0.07%
Dec 202582.1%13.5%1.2%1.5%1.5%0.11%0.06%
Jan 202678.4%15.8%1.7%2.1%1.7%0.16%0.09%
Feb 202681.9%13.5%1.5%1.5%1.5%0.13%0.06%
Mar 202681.4%13.4%1.5%1.8%1.8%0.13%0.07%
Apr 202683.4%11.2%1.5%1.8%1.8%0.11%0.06%
May 202683.4%11.2%1.5%1.8%1.8%0.11%0.06%
Jun 202686.9%7.8%1.6%1.6%1.9%0.09%0.06%
Jul 202681.3%9%3.3%4%2.2%0.13%0.11%
Aug 202679.7%13.1%2.6%2.6%1.8%0.13%0.11%
Sep 202679.3%15.9%1.7%1.4%1.4%0.11%0.06%

How has the Brainscape and Forest comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Brainscape was ahead of Forest in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Brainscape’s share of searches among study apps worldwide moved from 0.13% to 0.11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 60.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Forest’s share of searches among study apps worldwide held steady at 0.06%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.

How did search popularity change for study apps worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Brainscape worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Forest worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Brainscape’s and Forest’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.

Brainscape

1 branded search term

  • brainscape

Forest

1 branded search term

  • forest app

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