Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in South Africa - Q2 2021

The second quarter of 2021 saw notable trends for the top Maps and Navigation apps on Android in South Africa, with varying performance in weekly downloads and active users. Here’s a breakdown of how these apps performed, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bolt: Request a Ride Bolt maintained a steady presence in South Africa with weekly downloads peaking at around 57K in mid-April and seeing a gradual decline to approximately 27K by the end of June. Active users ranged from 496K at the start of the quarter, reaching a high of 618K in late May, before settling at around 592K at the quarter's end.

inDrive. Save on city rides inDrive had a fluctuating download trend, starting at about 21K downloads per week and experiencing a dip to around 10K in early May, before recovering to approximately 17K by late June. Active users showed a steady increase from 235K to 251K throughout the quarter.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides DiDi Rider saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, starting from a low of around 2K in early April and peaking at approximately 28K in mid-May. Active users mirrored this growth, rising from 8.5K to over 55K by the end of June.

Uber - Request a ride Uber’s download numbers showed a varied trend, starting at around 21K and fluctuating throughout the quarter to end at about 10.5K. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 318K to 352K, with minor fluctuations.

Bolt Driver: Drive & Earn Bolt Driver experienced steady weekly downloads, peaking at around 12K in mid-May before dipping to approximately 6.7K in mid-June and recovering slightly to 9.7K by the end of the quarter. Active users increased from 56K to 67K over the same period.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.