Remini vs Upscayl:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Upscayl had more branded searches than Remini among AI photo enhancers in New Zealand. Upscayl had about 480 branded searches, while Remini had 380. Upscayl made up 9.4% of all AI photo enhancer searches we track, and Remini accounted for 7.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI photo enhancers, Remini appeared in three of the five answers and Upscayl in two. Remini was mentioned before Upscayl in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Upscayl, about 26% more searches than Remini
Who does AI mention more?
Remini, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Upscayl in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Remini, named ahead of Upscayl in every answer
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Top AI photo enhancers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Remini was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Upscayl was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Remini was listed before Upscayl 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.
Adobe Lightroom3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Remini3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Upscayl2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Topaz Labs2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Let's Enhance1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Picsart0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI photo enhancers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI photo enhancer should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI photo enhancers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI photo enhancer in New Zealand for old photos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“image upscaler”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“enhance photo quality”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Remini or Upscayl more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Remini and Upscayl by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six AI photo enhancers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Upscayl, Remini. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Picsart | Adobe Lightroom | Upscayl | Remini | Topaz Labs | Let's Enhance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49% | 16% | 3.5% | 22.8% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.8% | 16.1% | 3.9% | 17.2% | 5.4% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 53% | 15.9% | 6% | 16.5% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.4% | 18.3% | 6.5% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.7% | 17.9% | 5% | 11.5% | 5.5% | 4.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.8% | 16.3% | 5.9% | 12.9% | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.8% | 14.2% | 6.5% | 18.2% | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 56.1% | 13.2% | 7.3% | 14.1% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.1% | 15.9% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.3% | 14% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.6% | 14.6% | 8.3% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.9% | 17% | 9.4% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 2% |
How has the Remini and Upscayl comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Upscayl took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Remini’s share of searches among AI photo enhancers in New Zealand moved from 22.8% to 7.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4K to 380.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Upscayl’s share of searches among AI photo enhancers in New Zealand moved from 3.5% to 9.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand AI photo enhancers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Upscayl gained share of searches among AI photo enhancers in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 9.4%.
Remini’s share of searches among AI photo enhancers in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 8.7% to 7.4% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Remini’s and Upscayl’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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