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

In the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 navigation and maps apps on iOS in South Africa showed a range of performance trends. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, highlights the key metrics for Google Maps, Waze Navigation & Live Traffic, Google Earth, Altech Netstar Safe and Sound, and Speedometer Speed Tracker GPS.

Google Maps maintained a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at 5.6K in late June and peaking at 7.3K in mid-September. The app's weekly active users also saw a positive trend, beginning the quarter with 562K and reaching approximately 654K by the end of September.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced relatively stable weekly downloads, fluctuating between 1.7K and 2.4K throughout the quarter. Active users hovered around 186K to 191K, indicating a consistent user base.

Google Earth saw a decline in weekly downloads, starting with 1.1K at the end of June and ending with about 933 in late September. The app's active user count also demonstrated a downward trend, starting with 7.6K and ending at approximately 7.3K.

Altech Netstar Safe and Sound had modest weekly downloads, ranging from 208 to 368 over the quarter. Despite the lower download numbers, the app maintained a presence in the top 5.

Speedometer Speed Tracker GPS showed a gradual increase in weekly downloads, starting at 276 and peaking at 339 in mid-September. Similarly, the app's weekly revenue saw an upward trend, reaching up to $35 in mid-September. Active users for the app also increased from 385 to 414 over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.