Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in South Africa Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, South Africa's top Maps and Navigation apps experienced notable trends in downloads and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower. Here’s a closer look at the performance of the top five apps on a unified platform:

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides from DiDi Global saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 111K in mid-September. Weekly active users also surged, starting at 66.8K at the beginning of the quarter and reaching a high of 240K by the end of September.

Bolt: Request a Ride maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads steadily climbing from around 34K in late June to about 67K by the end of September. Active users followed a similar trend, starting at 662K and peaking at roughly 766K in mid-September.

Uber - Request a ride recorded consistent weekly downloads, beginning at 15.7K and ending the quarter at 24.4K. Active user numbers remained robust, fluctuating between 491K and 547K throughout the quarter.

inDrive. Save on city rides showed moderate download activity, with numbers ranging from 11K to 21K weekly. Active users saw gradual growth, moving from 279K at the start of the quarter to 339K by the end.

Bolt Driver: Drive & Earn experienced steady weekly downloads, with figures fluctuating between 9.5K and 11.4K. Active users remained consistent, starting at 72K and ending the quarter at 76.5K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a comprehensive overview of the trends in South Africa's Maps and Navigation apps during Q3 2021. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.