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How popular isAppstle?

In October 2026, people searched for Appstle by name about 30 times in New Zealand, a 40% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 15.8% of all New Zealand ecommerce subscription app searches, placing Appstle second out of seven apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ecommerce subscription apps, Appstle appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in October 2026

Appstle is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.

  1. SkioShare of searches 31.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. AppstleShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. RechargeShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. Bold SubscriptionsShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. Loop SubscriptionsShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top ecommerce subscription apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Appstle was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Appstle is the most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Appstle1st
  2. Recharge2nd
  3. Seal Subscriptions3rd
  4. PayWhirl4th
  5. Skio–
  6. Bold Subscriptions–
  7. Loop Subscriptions–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Recharge4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Appstle3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Seal Subscriptions3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • PayWhirl2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Skio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bold Subscriptions0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Loop Subscriptions0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about ecommerce subscription apps

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

How often do people search for Appstle compared with other New Zealand ecommerce subscription apps?

Appstle against ecommerce subscription apps in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Skio, Appstle, Recharge, Bold Subscriptions, Loop Subscriptions, Seal Subscriptions, PayWhirl. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSkioAppstleRechargeBold SubscriptionsLoop SubscriptionsSeal SubscriptionsPayWhirl
Nov 202528.6%23.8%19%9.5%9.5%4.8%4.8%
Dec 202533.3%20.8%16.7%8.3%8.3%12.5%0%
Jan 202621.1%31.6%15.8%5.3%10.5%10.5%5.3%
Feb 202627.3%27.3%18.2%4.5%9.1%9.1%4.5%
Mar 202632%24%12%8%8%12%4%
Apr 202640.9%22.7%13.6%4.5%4.5%9.1%4.5%
May 202628%28%12%8%12%8%4%
Jun 202626.1%30.4%13%8.7%8.7%8.7%4.3%
Jul 202635%30%10%5%5%10%5%
Aug 202636.4%27.3%9.1%9.1%4.5%9.1%4.5%
Sep 202645%20%15%5%5%10%0%
Oct 202631.6%15.8%15.8%10.5%10.5%10.5%5.3%
  1. 1.Skio

    31.6%

    Held 1st. 60 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -13.4 points.

  2. 2.Appstle

    15.8%

    Held 2nd. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.

  3. 3.Recharge

    15.8%

    Held 3rd. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  4. Moved from 5th to 4th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +5.5 points.

  5. Moved from 6th to 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +5.5 points.

  6. Moved from 4th to 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  7. 7.PayWhirl

    5.3%

    Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.

Compare popularity between Appstle and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Appstle

6 comparisons

How has branded search demand for Appstle changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Appstle in New Zealand fell from 50 to 30.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Appstle’s share of searches among ecommerce subscription apps in New Zealand decreased from 23.8% to 15.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Appstle’s share of searches among ecommerce subscription apps in New Zealand peaked at 31.6% in January 2026 and was lowest at 15.8% in October 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand ecommerce subscription apps in October 2026?

6 changes
  1. In October 2026, Bold Subscriptions overtook Seal Subscriptions to rank 4th among ecommerce subscription apps in New Zealand, with 10.5% of the searches.

  2. In October 2026, Loop Subscriptions overtook Seal Subscriptions to rank 5th among ecommerce subscription apps in New Zealand, with 10.5% of the searches.

  3. In October 2026, PayWhirl gained share of searches among ecommerce subscription apps in New Zealand, from 0% to 5.3%.

  4. In October 2026, Recharge gained share of searches among ecommerce subscription apps in New Zealand, from 15% to 15.8%.

  5. In October 2026, Seal Subscriptions gained share of searches among ecommerce subscription apps in New Zealand, from 10% to 10.5%.

  6. In October 2026, Skio lost share of searches among ecommerce subscription apps in New Zealand, from 45% to 31.6%.

How are Appstle’s branded searches counted?

7 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Appstle’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • appstle bundles
  • appstle loyalty
  • appstle memberships
  • appstle shopify
  • appstle shopify app
  • appstle subscriptions
  • appstle subscriptions shopify

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