Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in South Africa for Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 saw notable trends in the performance of the top 5 Maps and Navigation apps on Android in South Africa, with diverse patterns in downloads and active user numbers. Here’s a breakdown of the performance data, sourced from Sensor Tower.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides experienced significant growth in weekly downloads, notably peaking at around 93.8K in the week of September 13. The app also saw a substantial increase in weekly active users, rising from approximately 55.7K at the start of the quarter to 201.4K by the end of September.

Bolt: Request a Ride maintained a steady increase in weekly downloads, culminating in approximately 58.5K in the last week of September. The app's active user base exhibited a slight fluctuation but generally trended upwards, finishing the quarter with about 659K active users.

Uber - Request a ride saw a consistent weekly download rate, with a notable peak of around 17.7K in the final week of September. The app's weekly active users remained relatively stable throughout the quarter, averaging around 360K.

inDrive. Save on city rides had a moderate increase in weekly downloads, reaching approximately 19.6K in the last week of September. The app's active user base showed a positive trend, increasing from about 251K at the start of the quarter to 304.5K by the end.

Lastly, Bolt Driver: Drive & Earn experienced steady weekly downloads, peaking at around 10.6K in the last week of September. Active user numbers for this app remained stable, hovering around 71.1K by the end of the quarter.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of Maps and Navigation apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.