QuestMobile September 2026 ranks Qwen and DeepSeek by different metrics

The author examines QuestMobile usage data for Chinese AI apps in September 2026, arguing that rankings differ significantly depending on whether they measure monthly reach or total user sessions. The analysis outlines five checks for evaluating AI app statistics, noting that while Qwen leads in monthly users among standalone apps, DeepSeek leads substantially in total session volume. Open article →