Top 5 Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps on Android in Africa - Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 carpooling and ridesharing apps on the Android platform in Africa experienced varied performance trends. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into weekly downloads and active user metrics.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides saw a significant decline in weekly downloads. Starting at over 1M in late December, downloads dropped steadily to 146K by the end of March. Despite this, the app's weekly active users showed a steady increase, growing from around 287K to 329K over the same period.

inDrive. Save on city rides maintained relatively stable weekly downloads, fluctuating between 115K and 170K throughout the quarter. The app's active user base also exhibited a consistent upward trend, increasing from approximately 880K to 911K by the end of March.

Bolt: Request a Ride experienced growth in both downloads and active users. Weekly downloads increased from 130K to 158K, while active users rose from nearly 2M to over 2.2M. This consistent growth indicates a strong user engagement throughout the quarter.

Uber - Request a ride showed a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at 75K and reaching 76K by the end of March. The app's active users also grew from approximately 2M to 2.3M, reflecting a stable user base expansion.

Yassir - Ride, Eat & Shop experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, rising from 21K to 44K by the end of the quarter. Similarly, the app's active users grew from around 86K to 133K, indicating a significant uptick in user engagement.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.