Top 5 Navigation Apps in Africa Q1 2022 Performance Review

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 navigation apps in Africa exhibited varying trends in downloads, active users, and revenue. This analysis provides insights into the performance of these apps on a unified platform, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

Google Maps maintained a consistent performance throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads ranged from 44.7K to 56.2K, peaking in mid-March. Active users fluctuated slightly, starting at 2.78M in late December and ending at approximately 2.87M by the end of March.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic saw a more varied trend in weekly downloads, with numbers oscillating between 16.4K and 20.4K. Active users demonstrated a steady pattern, starting at 472K and finishing the quarter at 460K.

The Bolt Driver App experienced fluctuations in downloads, ranging from 22.9K to 39.5K, with a notable peak towards the end of March. Active users showed a slight upward trend, beginning at 343K and closing at 351K.

Find my Phone - Family Locator generated significant revenue, starting at $8.6K and gradually decreasing to $4.4K by the end of the quarter. Downloads varied widely, from 12.4K to 80.4K, with a notable decline towards the end of March. Active users also saw a downward trend, starting at 154K and ending at 71.2K.

GhanaPostGPS had the lowest download numbers among the top 5, ranging from 1.3K to 2.5K. Active users remained relatively stable throughout the quarter, hovering around 19K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.