Four of twelve models named Blink first on the direct prompt; zero named MangoApps. Blink was named by eleven of the twelve models and MangoApps by nine and Blink carries 37 labels and MangoApps 11, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in two categories this edition.
Named in two categories this edition.
Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all twelve models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category; every quote names the model and the prompt it came from. Both figures come from the frontline employee apps page.
Across every category in the September 2026 Edition, Blink and MangoApps were named in the same answer thirty-nine times, of the 134 answers naming Blink and the 79 naming MangoApps. In those answers MangoApps took the first choice five times and Blink three.
| Model | Direct | Paraphrase | Comparative | Budget-constrained | Scale-constrained | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | ||||||
| GPT-5.4 mini | ||||||
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | ||||||
| Perplexity Sonar | ||||||
| Grok 4.1 Fast | ||||||
| Mistral Small | ||||||
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | ||||||
| Llama 4 Maverick | ||||||
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | ||||||
| Kimi K2 | ||||||
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | ||||||
| MiniMax M2.5 |
Bold names in an answer are the products the judge labeled a first choice; a model naming several gives each of them that label. The full answer text for every row is in the record.
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Five of six in this category shown.
“Staffbase or Blink, but these are typically not the best budget choices” GPT-5.4 mini · budget prompt · soft negative
“at $3.75/user/month (annual), but only a 14-day trial” DeepSeek V4 Flash · budget prompt · soft negative
“Blink is a highly-rated app that is specifically designed for frontline or deskless workforces... It offers a free plan and paid plans starting at $3.75/user/month.” Llama 4 Maverick · budget prompt · first choice
“Prioritize mobile-first platforms like Blink, Beekeeper, Staffbase... (e.g., Blink for simplicity, Staffbase for enterprise depth)” Grok 4.1 Fast · scale prompt · first choice
“For most mid‑market B2B companies, Blink is the best all‑round choice for a dedicated frontline communication app” GLM 4.7 FlashX · direct prompt · first choice
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Two of two in this category shown.
“My Top Recommendation: MangoApps or Skedulo” MiniMax M2.5 · paraphrase prompt · first choice
“Unified platform for mixed desk + frontline staff with HR/learning integration | MangoApps” GLM 4.7 FlashX · comparative prompt · alternative
Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category, each against each. The output is the models' output; nothing here is a recommendation by the index.