Hovercode vs Scanova:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Hovercode had more branded searches than Scanova among QR code management platforms in New Zealand. Hovercode had about 40 branded searches, while Scanova had 10. Hovercode made up 16.7% of all QR code management platform searches we track, and Scanova accounted for 4.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about QR code management platforms, Hovercode appeared in two of the five answers and Scanova in one. Hovercode was mentioned before Scanova in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Hovercode, about 4 searches for every 1 for Scanova
Who does AI mention more?
Hovercode, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Scanova in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Hovercode, named ahead of Scanova in 2 of 2 answers
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Top QR code management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hovercode was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Scanova was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hovercode was listed before Scanova 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.
QR TIGER4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Uniqode4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Hovercode2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
QRCodeChimp2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Scanova1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
QR Planet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which qR code management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best qR code management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best qR code management platform in New Zealand for campaign tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“qr code platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“qr code management”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Hovercode or Scanova more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hovercode and Scanova by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six QR code management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Hovercode, Scanova. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | QR TIGER | Hovercode | Uniqode | QR Planet | QRCodeChimp | Scanova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 40% | 8% | 24% | 8% | 16% | 4% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.1% | 11.8% | 17.6% | 5.9% | 11.8% | 5.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.6% | 10.5% | 21.1% | 10.5% | 21.1% | 5.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 10.7% | 17.9% | 7.1% | 10.7% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.5% | 15.4% | 23.1% | 7.7% | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 40% | 20% | 16% | 4% | 16% | 4% |
| May 2026 | 40% | 12% | 20% | 8% | 16% | 4% |
| Jun 2026 | 40% | 12% | 24% | 8% | 12% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 40% | 16% | 24% | 4% | 12% | 4% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 12% | 24% | 4% | 16% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.4% | 13.6% | 22.7% | 9.1% | 13.6% | 4.5% |
| Oct 2026 | 41.7% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 4.2% |
How has branded search for Hovercode and Scanova changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hovercode was ahead of Scanova in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Hovercode’s share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand moved from 8% to 16.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Scanova’s share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand moved from 4% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand QR code management platforms in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, Hovercode overtook Uniqode to rank 2nd among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, with 16.7% of the searches.
How are Hovercode’s and Scanova’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hovercode’s and Scanova’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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