Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in South Africa Q4 2021

In Q4 2021, the top 5 maps and navigation apps in South Africa showed distinct trends in weekly downloads and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at their performance:

Bolt: Request a Ride had a dynamic quarter, with weekly downloads fluctuating between 44K and 69K. The highest downloads were observed in the week of November 29, reaching nearly 69K. Active users peaked at approximately 843K in late October before gradually declining to around 690K by the end of December.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides experienced a notable decrease in weekly downloads, starting at 92K at the end of September and dropping to 32K by the end of December. However, the app's active users remained relatively stable, finishing the quarter with approximately 240K.

Uber - Request a ride showed a consistent performance in weekly downloads, ranging from 19K to 31K. Active users saw a slight decrease over the quarter, starting at around 523K and ending at 449K in the final week of December.

inDrive. Save on city rides had a varied quarter in terms of downloads, with a low of 12K in early December and a high of 22K in late November. Active users remained steady, with minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at approximately 321K.

Bolt Driver: Drive & Earn saw relatively stable weekly downloads, peaking at 13K in the final week of December. Active users increased from 76K at the end of September to 88K by the end of the year.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the maps and navigation app market in South Africa during Q4 2021. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.