Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in Middle East, Q1 2022

In Q1 2022, the top 5 Maps and Navigation apps on the Android platform in the Middle East exhibited notable performance trends. Here’s a detailed look at the weekly downloads and active user trends of these leading applications, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Uber - Request a ride saw a consistent increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 29.4K in the week of March 7. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users growing from 638.7K at the start of the quarter to around 675K by the end of March.

For Careem – rides, food & more, weekly downloads showed a steady upward trend, reaching 24.7K in the last week of March. Active users fluctuated but remained robust, starting at 336.8K and closing the quarter at 335.3K.

Radar GO-X: HUD, GPS, Maps experienced significant growth in downloads, with a notable peak of 29.6K in early February. Active users also increased from 4.6K at the beginning of the quarter to 12.3K by the end of March.

GPS, Maps, Voice Navigation maintained a stable download rate throughout the quarter, reaching around 17.6K in the final week. The app's active users grew steadily, starting at 44.5K and ending the quarter at 49K.

Lastly, Waze Navigation & Live Traffic showed a strong increase in downloads, peaking at 20.6K in mid-March. Active users saw a consistent rise, starting at 770.7K and peaking at approximately 802.9K during the same period.

The data highlights the dynamic nature of the Maps and Navigation category in the Middle East, with each app demonstrating unique growth patterns. For more in-depth insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.