Garmin vs RocketRoute:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Garmin had more branded searches than RocketRoute among aviation software worldwide. Garmin had about 6,600 branded searches, while RocketRoute had 1,600. Garmin made up 0.25% of all aviation software searches we track, and RocketRoute accounted for 0.06%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about aviation software, Garmin appeared in four of the five answers and RocketRoute in two. Garmin was mentioned before RocketRoute in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Garmin, about 4 searches for every 1 for RocketRoute
Who does AI mention more?
Garmin, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, RocketRoute in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Garmin, named ahead of RocketRoute in every answer
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Top aviation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garmin was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. RocketRoute was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Garmin was listed before RocketRoute 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.
ForeFlight5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Garmin4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Flight Schedule Pro2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
RocketRoute2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FlightAware0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Trax0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jeppesen0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amadeus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sabre0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about aviation software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which aviation software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best aviation software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best aviation software for flight planning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“aviation software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flight planning app”
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 20, 2026.
Is Garmin or RocketRoute more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Garmin and RocketRoute by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine aviation software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Garmin, RocketRoute. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | FlightAware | Trax | ForeFlight | Flight Schedule Pro | Jeppesen | Garmin | Amadeus | RocketRoute | Sabre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.25% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.5% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.21% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.9% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2% | 2% | 0.21% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 87.1% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.38% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 87% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.31% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 90% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.22% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.31% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 86.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.31% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.7% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.26% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.8% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.21% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.26% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.1% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.25% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
How has the Garmin and RocketRoute comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Garmin was ahead of RocketRoute in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin’s share of searches among aviation software worldwide held steady at 0.25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RocketRoute’s share of searches among aviation software worldwide held steady at 0.06%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for aviation software worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Garmin nor RocketRoute moved beyond provider rounding among aviation software in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin’s and RocketRoute’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.
Garmin
1 branded search term
- garmin pilot
RocketRoute
1 branded search term
- rocketroute
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