# Liftoff: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 9 judge labels across 1 categories by 8 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/liftoff/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile apps | 0% | 135 | 44% | 9 |

## What the models said for it

- "major, vetted networks (e.g., Apple Search Ads, Google App Campaigns, Meta, TikTok, Unity Ads, AppLovin, Liftoff)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Mobile apps)
- "Reputable CPI networks (Tapjoy, Aarki, Liftoff, ironSource non-incent inventory) are generally safe" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Mobile apps)
- "Offers managed account services that focus heavily on long-term retention and LTV" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Mobile apps)

## And against it

- "Avoid complex Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) like AppLovin or Liftoff, which require high spend ($15k+/month)" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Mobile apps)
- "Avoid higher-volume platforms such as AppLovin and Liftoff on a very small budget" (Perplexity Sonar, Mobile apps)
- "Avoid programmatic DSPs (AppLovin, Liftoff) until you have at least $15k/month" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Mobile apps)
- "⚠️ Avoid: Programmatic DSPs like AppLovin/Liftoff below $15K/month" (Kimi K2, Mobile apps)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.