Kyosho vs VolantexRC:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kyosho had more branded searches than VolantexRC among RC boat brands worldwide. Kyosho had about 33,100 branded searches, while VolantexRC had 2,400. Kyosho made up 13.7% of all RC boat brand searches we track, and VolantexRC accounted for 0.99%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about RC boat brands, VolantexRC appeared in three of the five answers and Kyosho in one. VolantexRC was mentioned before Kyosho in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Kyosho, about 14 searches for every 1 for VolantexRC
Who does AI mention more?
VolantexRC, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Kyosho in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
VolantexRC, named ahead of Kyosho in 3 of 3 answers
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Top RC boat brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, VolantexRC was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kyosho was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. VolantexRC was listed before Kyosho in every answer 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.
Traxxas5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pro Boat5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- VolantexRC3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kyosho1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Volantex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Joysway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Aquacraft0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about RC boat brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which RC boat brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best RC boat brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best RC boat brand for lakes and pools?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“remote control boat”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rc boat”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Kyosho or VolantexRC more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kyosho and VolantexRC by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven RC boat brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Kyosho, VolantexRC. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Traxxas | Kyosho | Pro Boat | VolantexRC | Volantex | Joysway | Aquacraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86% | 11.6% | 0.59% | 0.84% | 0.66% | 0.21% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 86% | 11.6% | 0.57% | 1% | 0.54% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.3% | 9.7% | 0.43% | 0.86% | 0.46% | 0.14% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 88.6% | 9.7% | 0.41% | 0.58% | 0.46% | 0.14% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.3% | 11.6% | 0.62% | 0.67% | 0.56% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 88% | 9.7% | 0.64% | 0.85% | 0.56% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.5% | 11.5% | 0.76% | 1% | 0.83% | 0.25% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 85.5% | 11.5% | 0.97% | 1% | 0.66% | 0.25% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 0.85% | 0.67% | 0.31% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.1% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.66% | 0.3% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 85% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.83% | 0.3% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 83% | 13.7% | 1.1% | 0.99% | 0.79% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
How has the Kyosho and VolantexRC comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kyosho was ahead of VolantexRC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kyosho’s share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide moved from 11.6% to 13.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VolantexRC’s share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide moved from 0.84% to 0.99%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for RC boat brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Kyosho gained share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide, from 11.4% to 13.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kyosho’s and VolantexRC’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.
Kyosho
1 branded search term
- kyosho
VolantexRC
1 branded search term
- volantexrc
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