Top 5 Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps on Android in South Africa: Q2 2022

The performance of the top five carpooling and ridesharing apps on the Android platform in South Africa during the second quarter of 2022 presents a mixed picture. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, reveals interesting trends in weekly downloads and active users for these popular apps.

Bolt: Request a Ride saw a fluctuating trend in weekly downloads, starting at 64.7K at the end of March and peaking at 66.8K in mid-April. However, the app experienced a gradual decline, ending the quarter at 39.6K downloads. Active users also showed variability, beginning at 717K and dipping to 579K mid-June before recovering to 652K by the end of June.

Uber - Request a ride experienced a steady yet modest range in weekly downloads, varying between 12.7K and 19.9K. Active users for the app hovered around 336K to 403K, showing a slight upward trend towards the end of the quarter.

inDrive. Save on city rides showed stability in weekly downloads, with notable peaks in late May at 22.8K. Active users ranged from 234K to 302K, peaking towards the end of May and maintaining a relatively high level through June.

Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver had a consistent download rate, varying between 2.6K and 4.1K. Active users remained steady, fluctuating slightly around the 28K to 29K mark throughout the quarter.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides experienced low download numbers, ranging from 1.2K to 6.3K. Active users ranged from 135K to 172K, indicating a slight decline over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and comprehensive data, visit Sensor Tower.