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Top 5 Auto Apps on Android in the US in Q4 2021

Discover the performance trends of the leading auto apps on Android in the United States during Q4 2021, covering metrics like weekly downloads and active users.

Top 5 Auto Apps on Android in the US in Q4 2021

The fourth quarter of 2021 saw significant activity in the auto app category on the Android platform in the United States. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the top five auto applications, based on data from Sensor Tower.

GasBuddy: Find & Pay for Gas

GasBuddy experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting from around 15K in early October and peaking at approximately 21K in the last week of December. Weekly active users showed some fluctuations, starting at about 389K at the end of September, peaking at nearly 474K in late October, and ending the quarter at around 377K.

Cars.com – New & Used Vehicles

Cars.com maintained a relatively stable download rate throughout the quarter, with a slight uptick towards the end, reaching roughly 19K in the final week of December. Active users hovered around the 190K mark for most of the quarter, with a minor increase to about 197K by the end of December.

CARFAX - Shop New & Used Cars

CARFAX saw weekly downloads fluctuate between 14K and 18K, ending the quarter with a notable increase to approximately 19K. The app’s weekly active users remained fairly stable, averaging around 43K, with a slight rise to about 44K in the last week of December.

CarGurus: Used & New Cars

CarGurus experienced variability in its download numbers, ranging from 12K to 18K, finishing the quarter at about 18K. Active users also showed some fluctuation, starting at around 115K, dipping to 107K in late November, and recovering to approximately 116K by the end of December.

BPme: BP & Amoco Gas Rewards

BPme had a notable increase in downloads in early November, reaching around 17K, with a peak of 19K at the end of November. Active users grew from roughly 27K at the beginning of the quarter to about 29K by the end of December, showing a consistent upward trend.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the auto app market on Android in the United States during Q4 2021. For more detailed data and further insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2022