Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in Africa Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 Maps and Navigation applications on the unified platform in Africa exhibited varied performance trends in terms of weekly downloads and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides insights into these trends, highlighting significant shifts in user engagement and app popularity.

inDrive. Save on city rides from ® SUOL INNOVATIONS LTD saw its weekly downloads peak early in the quarter, with approximately 238K downloads in mid-October. The downloads then experienced a decline, stabilizing around 176K by the end of December. Weekly active users fluctuated slightly but remained robust, starting from around 890K and ending at 957K.

Bolt: Request a Ride, published by Bolt Technology, maintained a steady download rate throughout Q4. Weekly downloads ranged from 153K to 202K, with a notable increase in the week before Christmas. The app's active user base showed a slight decline from approximately 2.33M at the start of the quarter to 2.20M by the end of December.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides by DiDi Global had a more variable download trend. Downloads started at around 131K in late September, dropped to a low of 40K in early December, and then surged dramatically to over 1M by the end of the year. Active users for DiDi Rider remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 279K and 329K throughout the quarter.

Uber - Request a ride from Uber Technologies, Inc. experienced consistent growth in downloads, peaking at around 125K in the week leading up to Christmas. Active user numbers showed a slight downward trend, starting from approximately 3M and decreasing to 2.7M by the end of December.

Swvl - Daily Bus Rides, published by Swvl, exhibited a steady download pattern with minor fluctuations. Weekly downloads hovered around 35K to 69K, with a peak in mid-November. Active user numbers showed a general increase from approximately 106K to 147K by mid-November, before settling at about 116K at the end of December.

For more detailed insights and comprehensive data, visit Sensor Tower.