Top 5 Navigation Apps in Australia in Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 navigation apps in Australia experienced diverse trends in downloads and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower. Below, we break down the performance of each app on a unified platform.

Google Maps maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads ranging from approximately 31.3K to 44.9K. The app saw a steady increase in downloads, peaking at about 44.9K in the last week of March. Active users for the app hovered around 2.3M throughout the quarter, showing stable engagement.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic had weekly downloads fluctuating between 14.8K and 25.8K. Notable increases were observed mid-quarter, with downloads peaking at around 25.8K in the last week of February. The app's active users varied slightly, averaging around 500K, with a minor peak at 522.5K in the week of February 21.

Petrol Spy Australia saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, especially in early March when downloads surged to about 41.4K. Active users mirrored this trend, with a notable peak at around 98.5K in the same period, before stabilizing to approximately 60.7K by the end of March.

NSW FuelCheck experienced a dramatic rise in both downloads and active users towards the end of the quarter. Weekly downloads skyrocketed to about 73.7K in the week of March 21, while active users peaked at approximately 130.5K in the same week, demonstrating heightened user engagement.

Lost On Campus by StudentVIP had a steady increase in downloads early in the quarter, peaking at around 17.8K in the week of February 21. Active users followed a similar trend, reaching a high of approximately 28.4K in the same week, before gradually declining towards the end of March.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.