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

In the first quarter of 2022, the top carpooling and ridesharing apps on iOS in Africa showed varying trends in downloads and active users, with some apps experiencing significant growth and others seeing fluctuating numbers. Below is a detailed look at the performance of the top five apps.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides saw a notable peak in weekly downloads in mid-January, reaching approximately 71K. However, downloads began to decline steadily, ending March with around 20K. Active users had a slight increase in February, peaking at about 44K before stabilizing around 43K by the end of the quarter.

Bolt: Request a Ride maintained a consistent download rate throughout Q1 2022, with weekly downloads ranging from 26K to 29K. Active users saw a steady rise, peaking at approximately 282K in late February, and sustaining similar levels through March.

Uber - Request a ride experienced a decline in weekly downloads early in the quarter, dropping from around 24K to 14K by mid-January. However, downloads recovered, reaching approximately 21K by the end of March. Active users remained strong, with a steady increase throughout the quarter, peaking at about 576K in the final week of March.

inDrive. Save on city rides showed a relatively stable download trend, with weekly downloads fluctuating between 14K and 22K. Active users saw a modest increase, starting at around 77K and ending the quarter at approximately 79K.

DiDi Driver: Drive & Earn Cash had a significant spike in downloads in mid-January, reaching about 5.6K. Despite a decline in downloads towards the end of the quarter, the app maintained a consistent level of active users, stabilizing around 4.5K by the end of March.

This data comes from Sensor Tower, where more detailed insights can be found.