Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in the Middle East: Q2 2021

During the second quarter of 2021, the Maps and Navigation category on the Android platform in the Middle East saw notable trends in downloads, active users, and revenue among the top 5 apps. Data from Sensor Tower provides a detailed look at these key metrics.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a consistent performance in weekly downloads, starting at around 20K at the beginning of April and peaking at 24.2K in mid-May. By the end of June, downloads were stable at approximately 23K. The app's weekly active users showed a gradual increase from 565.9K at the end of March to nearly 600K by the end of June.

GPS, Maps, Voice Navigation experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, beginning at around 18K and dropping to 11.2K by early June, before recovering to over 13K by the end of the quarter. Weekly revenue for this app remained relatively stable, with a slight peak at $66 in the first week of June. Active users showed a downward trend, starting from 47.3K and decreasing to around 41K by the end of June.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic had a consistent download count, ranging from 11.4K to 16.9K throughout the quarter. Weekly active users saw some fluctuations, starting at 871.7K at the end of March, dipping to 756.8K in early May, and closing the quarter at approximately 819.8K.

Careem – rides, food & more showed a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting from 13.7K at the beginning of April and reaching a peak of 16.8K by the end of June. Active users saw a significant rise from 393K at the end of March to a peak of 475.1K in early April, before stabilizing around 388K by the end of June.

Finally, Radarbot Speed Camera Detector demonstrated an upward trend in weekly downloads, starting from 8.7K at the end of March and peaking at 15.4K in early May. Weekly revenue saw a notable peak of $714 in mid-May, while active users experienced a steady increase from 34.9K to 42.3K by mid-May, before leveling off around 33.4K by the end of June.

These insights highlight the varying performance trends among the top Maps and Navigation apps in the Middle East on the Android platform during Q2 2021. For more detailed analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower.