Compex vs iReliev:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Compex had more branded searches than iReliev among TENS machine brands worldwide. Compex had about 40,500 branded searches, while iReliev had 880. Compex made up 12% of all TENS machine brand searches we track, and iReliev accounted for 0.26%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about TENS machine brands, iReliev appeared in four of the five answers and Compex in one. iReliev was mentioned before Compex in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Compex, about 46 searches for every 1 for iReliev
Who does AI mention more?
iReliev, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Compex in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
iReliev, named ahead of Compex in every answer
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Top TENS machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, iReliev was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Compex was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. iReliev was listed before Compex in every answer.
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.
- TENS 70004 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- iReliev4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Omron3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Beurer1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Compex1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about TENS machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which TENS machine brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best TENS machine brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best TENS machine brand for pain relief?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tens machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wireless tens machine”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Compex or iReliev more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Compex and iReliev by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five TENS machine brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Compex, iReliev. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Omron | Beurer | Compex | TENS 7000 | iReliev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.2% | 22% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 0.24% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.3% | 25.6% | 11.5% | 4.2% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.9% | 25.9% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.1% | 25.8% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 0.38% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.4% | 22.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.1% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.7% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 59.9% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.8% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.8% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 0.29% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.9% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.6% | 21.8% | 12% | 5.3% | 0.26% |
How has the Compex and iReliev comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Compex was ahead of iReliev in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Compex’s share of searches among TENS machine brands worldwide moved from 12.1% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iReliev’s share of searches among TENS machine brands worldwide moved from 0.24% to 0.26%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 880.
How did search popularity change for TENS machine brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Compex’s and iReliev’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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