Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps in Africa Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 navigation and maps applications in Africa showed varied performance in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the data from Sensor Tower.

Google Earth experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, starting at 54K in late June and peaking at nearly 108K in early July. By the end of September, downloads stabilized around 56K. Active users saw a similar trend, with a steady rise from 291K in late June to a peak of 360K in mid-August, before ending the quarter at 332K.

Google Maps maintained a consistent growth in weekly downloads, beginning at 38K in late June and reaching around 46K by the end of September. The app's active users grew from 2.7M to over 2.9M during the same period, reflecting its steady popularity.

GPS, Maps, Voice Navigation from AppStar Studios saw stable weekly downloads, ranging from 18K to 27K throughout the quarter. Active users increased from 54K in late June to 75K by the end of August, before slightly dropping to 62K in late September. Weekly revenue showed minor fluctuations, peaking at $46 in late June and gradually declining to $8 by the end of the quarter.

Radarbot Speed Camera Detector experienced a significant rise in weekly downloads, starting at 11K in late June and peaking at nearly 50K in mid-September, before dropping to 18K by the end of the month. Active users saw a similar upward trend, increasing from 32K to 77K. The app's weekly revenue also grew, peaking at $1K in mid-September.

GPS Navigation & Map Direction displayed consistent weekly downloads, starting at 17K and ending the quarter at 20K. Active users increased from 106K to 115K over the same period. The app's revenue remained negligible throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.