Top 5 iOS Navigation and Maps Apps in Australia Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 Navigation and Maps applications on the iOS platform in Australia demonstrated varying trends in downloads and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their performance.

Google Maps saw a consistent increase in weekly downloads, starting from roughly 32K in early January to peaking at about 43.5K by the end of March. Weekly active users hovered around the 2.2M mark, maintaining a steady presence with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Google Earth experienced a more varied download pattern, beginning at around 14K weekly downloads, dipping to approximately 11K in mid-January, and rising again to about 13.5K by the end of March. Active user numbers followed a similar trend, starting at around 43K, dipping below 40K in mid-January, and recovering to around 42.5K by the quarter's end.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic had a fluctuating download trend, beginning at approximately 16.7K in late December and dropping to around 10.7K by early January. The downloads then saw an upward trend, reaching about 15K by late March. The app maintained a robust active user base, starting at around 462K and slightly declining to approximately 437K by the end of the quarter.

Live Traffic NSW exhibited significant spikes in downloads, particularly around the end of February, with a peak of approximately 19.6K downloads. The active user count also surged during this period, peaking at about 16.5K. The downloads and active users then stabilized to around 4.9K and 5K, respectively, by the end of March.

QLDTraffic showed a notable increase in downloads in late February, peaking at around 19.4K. The downloads then dropped significantly to around 1K by the end of March. Active user data for QLDTraffic was not provided.

These insights highlight the varying performance trends among the top navigation and maps apps in Australia. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.