AI Insights · Timothy · April 2022
Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps Performance in the Middle East Q1 2022
Explore the performance of the top 5 maps and navigation apps on a unified platform in the Middle East during the first quarter of 2022, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Throughout the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 maps and navigation applications in the Middle East showcased notable trends in weekly downloads and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance:
Request a ride experienced an upward trend in weekly downloads, starting the quarter with around 57K downloads and ending it with approximately 60K. Active users for the app also saw a steady increase, growing from 1.35M to 1.43M by the end of March.
Careem – rides, food & more had a consistent rise in weekly downloads, beginning with around 47K and peaking at nearly 54K in the last week of March. Its active user base fluctuated slightly but ultimately increased from 744K to 747K over the quarter.
Radar GO-X: HUD, GPS, Maps saw a significant surge in weekly downloads early in the quarter, with downloads jumping from 6.2K to 28K by the end of January. The downloads then stabilized around 15K to 18K weekly. Active users increased from 4.5K to 12K within the same period. The app also generated modest weekly revenue, averaging around $30 to $50 throughout the quarter.
GPS, Maps, Voice Navigation maintained a stable download rate, ranging between 15K and 17K weekly. Active users also showed a consistent pattern, starting at 44K and ending at 49K. The app’s weekly revenue remained steady, averaging around $30 to $40 each week.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic demonstrated strong performance in terms of active users, maintaining over 2.3M throughout the quarter and peaking at 2.6M in mid-March. Weekly downloads were also robust, starting at 32K and reaching up to 48K.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For a more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.
