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APP vs. AAPL, DUOL, GOOG, META, and U

Should you buy AppLovin stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares AppLovin with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with AppLovin include Apple (AAPL), Duolingo (DUOL), Alphabet (GOOG), Meta Platforms (META), and Unity Software (U).

How does AppLovin compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than AppLovin. AppLovin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$416.16B10.90$112.01B$8.7235.43
AppLovin$5.48B24.27$3.33B$11.6434.01

Apple has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AppLovin has a beta of 2.49, meaning that its stock price is 149% more volatile than the broader market.

AppLovin has a net margin of 64.29% compared to Apple's net margin of 27.62%. AppLovin's return on equity of 219.37% beat Apple's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.62% 142.29% 34.42%
AppLovin 64.29%219.37%57.43%

Apple currently has a consensus target price of $331.60, suggesting a potential upside of 7.35%. AppLovin has a consensus target price of $668.45, suggesting a potential upside of 68.84%. Given AppLovin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe AppLovin is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
AppLovin
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

In the previous week, Apple had 384 more articles in the media than AppLovin. MarketBeat recorded 420 mentions for Apple and 36 mentions for AppLovin. AppLovin's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Apple's score of 0.66 indicating that AppLovin is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
182 Very Positive mention(s)
79 Positive mention(s)
72 Neutral mention(s)
54 Negative mention(s)
23 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AppLovin
27 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.9% of AppLovin shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.8% of AppLovin shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

AppLovin beats Apple on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AppLovin compare to Duolingo?

Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) and AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and earnings.

AppLovin has higher revenue and earnings than Duolingo. Duolingo is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AppLovin, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Duolingo$1.04B6.05$414.07M$8.6915.51
AppLovin$5.48B24.27$3.33B$11.6434.01

AppLovin has a net margin of 64.29% compared to Duolingo's net margin of 38.44%. AppLovin's return on equity of 219.37% beat Duolingo's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Duolingo38.44% 14.07% 9.45%
AppLovin 64.29%219.37%57.43%

In the previous week, AppLovin had 22 more articles in the media than Duolingo. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for AppLovin and 14 mentions for Duolingo. AppLovin's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Duolingo's score of 0.80 indicating that AppLovin is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Duolingo
7 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AppLovin
27 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Duolingo has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AppLovin has a beta of 2.49, suggesting that its stock price is 149% more volatile than the broader market.

Duolingo presently has a consensus target price of $152.29, suggesting a potential upside of 12.97%. AppLovin has a consensus target price of $668.45, suggesting a potential upside of 68.84%. Given AppLovin's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AppLovin is more favorable than Duolingo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Duolingo
1 Sell rating(s)
20 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.04
AppLovin
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

91.6% of Duolingo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.9% of AppLovin shares are held by institutional investors. 16.6% of Duolingo shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.8% of AppLovin shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

AppLovin beats Duolingo on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AppLovin compare to Alphabet?

AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

41.9% of AppLovin shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of AppLovin shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than AppLovin. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AppLovin, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AppLovin$5.48B24.27$3.33B$11.6434.01
Alphabet$402.84B10.83$132.17B$19.9117.91

AppLovin has a beta of 2.49, indicating that its share price is 149% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

AppLovin currently has a consensus target price of $668.45, suggesting a potential upside of 68.84%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $410.09, suggesting a potential upside of 14.98%. Given AppLovin's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe AppLovin is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AppLovin
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
7 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.10

AppLovin has a net margin of 64.29% compared to Alphabet's net margin of 54.77%. AppLovin's return on equity of 219.37% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AppLovin64.29% 219.37% 57.43%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

In the previous week, Alphabet had 274 more articles in the media than AppLovin. MarketBeat recorded 310 mentions for Alphabet and 36 mentions for AppLovin. AppLovin's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Alphabet's score of 0.83 indicating that AppLovin is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AppLovin
27 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
190 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
44 Neutral mention(s)
31 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

AppLovin beats Alphabet on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AppLovin compare to Meta Platforms?

AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

AppLovin currently has a consensus target price of $668.45, indicating a potential upside of 68.84%. Meta Platforms has a consensus target price of $789.95, indicating a potential upside of 41.90%. Given AppLovin's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe AppLovin is more favorable than Meta Platforms.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AppLovin
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Meta Platforms
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

Meta Platforms has higher revenue and earnings than AppLovin. Meta Platforms is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AppLovin, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AppLovin$5.48B24.27$3.33B$11.6434.01
Meta Platforms$200.97B7.01$60.46B$27.5120.24

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 260 more articles in the media than AppLovin. MarketBeat recorded 296 mentions for Meta Platforms and 36 mentions for AppLovin. AppLovin's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.61 indicating that AppLovin is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AppLovin
27 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Meta Platforms
165 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
46 Neutral mention(s)
48 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

41.9% of AppLovin shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of AppLovin shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AppLovin has a net margin of 64.29% compared to Meta Platforms' net margin of 29.83%. AppLovin's return on equity of 219.37% beat Meta Platforms' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AppLovin64.29% 219.37% 57.43%
Meta Platforms 29.83%33.18%20.07%

AppLovin has a beta of 2.49, indicating that its share price is 149% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Meta Platforms beats AppLovin on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AppLovin compare to Unity Software?

AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) and Unity Software (NYSE:U) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

AppLovin has a beta of 2.49, indicating that its share price is 149% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Unity Software has a beta of 2.05, indicating that its share price is 105% more volatile than the broader market.

AppLovin has higher revenue and earnings than Unity Software. Unity Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AppLovin, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AppLovin$5.48B24.27$3.33B$11.6434.01
Unity Software$1.85B7.49-$402.77M-$1.57N/A

41.9% of AppLovin shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.5% of Unity Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of AppLovin shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Unity Software shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

AppLovin has a net margin of 64.29% compared to Unity Software's net margin of -34.99%. AppLovin's return on equity of 219.37% beat Unity Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AppLovin64.29% 219.37% 57.43%
Unity Software -34.99%-1.30%-0.61%

AppLovin presently has a consensus price target of $668.45, indicating a potential upside of 68.84%. Unity Software has a consensus price target of $38.27, indicating a potential upside of 20.56%. Given AppLovin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe AppLovin is more favorable than Unity Software.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AppLovin
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Unity Software
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65

In the previous week, AppLovin had 13 more articles in the media than Unity Software. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for AppLovin and 23 mentions for Unity Software. AppLovin's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Unity Software's score of 0.91 indicating that AppLovin is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AppLovin
27 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Unity Software
11 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

AppLovin beats Unity Software on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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APP vs. The Competition

MetricAppLovinSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$135.68B$14.29B$28.28B$12.29B
Dividend YieldN/A3.45%2.78%9.45%
P/E Ratio34.01129.9879.4224.54
Price / Sales24.271,292.44593.8589.36
Price / Cash35.8042.5845.5159.62
Price / Book62.746.456.985.90
Net Income$3.33B$365.95M$628.91M$336.16M
7 Day Performance1.00%1.83%0.76%0.03%
1 Month Performance-23.16%-1.67%-5.93%-5.22%
1 Year Performance1.33%4.40%146.40%17.37%

AppLovin Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
APP
AppLovin
4.97 of 5 stars
$395.90
-2.0%
$668.45
+68.8%
+11.2%$135.68B$5.48B34.011,710
AAPL
Apple
4.3076 of 5 stars
$336.91
+1.2%
$327.40
-2.8%
+59.5%$4.89T$416.16B40.74166,000
DUOL
Duolingo
3.7612 of 5 stars
$132.82
+8.7%
$150.53
+13.3%
-60.9%$5.70B$1.04B15.28600
GOOG
Alphabet
4.7037 of 5 stars
$326.57
+2.3%
$410.09
+25.6%
+69.0%$3.87T$402.84B16.40190,200
META
Meta Platforms
4.9746 of 5 stars
$593.87
-0.2%
$835.64
+40.7%
-22.5%$1.51T$200.97B21.5978,865

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This page (NASDAQ:APP) was last updated on 7/31/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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