Top 5 Navigation Apps in South Africa Q4 2021

During the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 navigation applications in South Africa showcased diverse performance trends on a unified platform. Here’s a detailed look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

Google Maps maintained a steady presence with weekly downloads ranging from 7.3K to 9.4K. The app saw a gradual increase in downloads towards the end of the quarter, peaking at 9.4K in the final week of December. Weekly active users remained robust, fluctuating between 660K and 737K, with a notable peak of 737K in the first week of December.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic observed varied download trends, starting at 10.3K in late September and experiencing a significant spike to 17.7K in the week of December 20. Active users for Waze remained relatively consistent, hovering around the 292K mark, with a peak of 306K during mid-December.

The Bolt Driver App experienced a significant increase in downloads, reaching a peak of 13.4K in the final week of December. Active users for Bolt also showed a positive trend, peaking at approximately 88.2K by the end of the quarter.

Find my Phone - Family Locator had a notable revenue performance, with weekly earnings peaking at around $2.9K in late November. Downloads saw a high of 21.2K in the first week of November, while active users peaked at 22.3K during the same period.

Finally, MyCiTi showed modest performance, with weekly downloads fluctuating between 290 and 464. However, the app did not report active user data for this period.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, providing a comprehensive overview of app performance in South Africa's navigation category. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.