Q1 2021 Performance of Top Auto Apps on Android in the US

In the first quarter of 2021, the auto application category on Android saw varied performances among its top contenders in the United States. Data gathered by Sensor Tower offers insights into the trends and metrics of these leading apps.

FIXD OBD2 Scanner experienced a consistent rise in downloads, starting at about 4.5K in the last week of December 2020 and peaking at approximately 7K in early March. Weekly active users had a notable increase in mid-March, jumping from around 3.5K to over 7K. Revenue for the app followed a similar upward trend, with earnings climbing from about $20K to over $40K towards the end of the quarter.

AlfaOBD also witnessed growth, particularly in revenue which surged from roughly $3K to $9K in the span of the quarter. Downloads for the app peaked in mid-March with over 400, reaching a high compared to the starting point of around 160. Unfortunately, weekly active users data for AlfaOBD was not available.

The Carly — OBD2 car scanner showed modest download numbers that fluctuated between 200 and 300 throughout the quarter. Revenue saw a significant rise in late February, jumping from about $2K to $6K. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 295 in late December to 285 at the end of March.

For BimmerCode for BMW and MINI, downloads were fairly consistent, with a high point of 583 in late March. Revenue displayed a notable spike in mid-March, almost tripling from approximately $2K to over $6K. Weekly active users showed a gradual increase, starting at around 830 and ending the quarter near 870.

Lastly, DMV Permit Practice Test Genie demonstrated strong download numbers, rising from about 1.8K to over 4K by the end of March. Revenue followed a steady climb, ending the quarter at roughly $2K. The app's weekly active users saw a significant boost in mid-March, jumping from around 2.7K to 5K.

Overall, the auto applications on the Android platform exhibited diverse trends, with some showing substantial growth in user engagement and revenue. For more detailed insights, Sensor Tower's platform provides an in-depth analysis of the mobile app ecosystem.