Top 5 Auto Apps in the U.S. Show Varied Performance in Q4 2020

As we wrap up the fourth quarter of 2020, Sensor Tower provides insights into the performance of the top auto applications in the United States. Our data, drawn from a unified platform that includes both iOS and Android, shows the shifting landscape of app downloads, revenue, and weekly active users for these leading applications.

Toyota saw its downloads peak at around 45K in mid-October before experiencing a dip to approximately 29K in early November. Downloads later stabilized around the 37K mark by the year's end. Weekly active users followed a generally upward trend, starting at 184K in late September and reaching over 256K by the end of December.

Android Auto experienced its highest downloads at the beginning of Q4 with roughly 46K, then gradually decreased to about 32K by the end of December. The app's weekly active users showed a more notable decline from approximately 7.1M to 5.6M during the same period.

For Cars.com – New & Used Vehicles, downloads started strong at 37K and saw a slight increase to 39K in October, followed by a gradual decline to nearly 32K by December. Weekly active users saw a decrease from 542K to 499K over the quarter.

GasBuddy: Find & Pay for Gas showed a steady pattern in downloads, hovering around the 29K mark throughout the quarter, with a slight increase to over 32K by year's end. Active users remained fairly consistent, with a minor decrease from 662K to 622K from the start to the end of the quarter.

Lastly, CARFAX - Shop New & Used Cars saw its revenue fluctuate, with a notable spike to 44K USD in the final week of December. Downloads varied from 34K to 27K, while weekly active users dipped from 81K in late September to 70K at the close of the year.

For more in-depth insights and analysis on the performance of auto apps and others across various platforms, Sensor Tower's detailed reports are the go-to resource.