Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in South Africa, Q2 2022

During the second quarter of 2022, the performance of the top 5 Maps and Navigation apps on Android in South Africa showcased interesting trends in downloads and active user metrics. Here's a detailed look at these apps:

Bolt: Request a Ride saw a significant fluctuation in weekly downloads, peaking at roughly 66.8K in mid-April and ending June with about 39.5K. Active users experienced a decline from approximately 717K at the start of the quarter to around 651.8K by the end of June.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a relatively stable download rate, with a high of about 19.9K in early May and a low of 12.7K in mid-June. Active users increased towards the end of the quarter, starting at around 377.4K and reaching about 403.9K by late June.

inDrive. Save on city rides experienced a notable spike in downloads at the end of May, hitting approximately 22.8K. Active users fluctuated but generally trended downwards from 273.6K in late March to around 270K by the end of June.

Bolt Driver: Drive & Earn had a consistent download pattern, with peaks of about 10.5K in late May and a low of 7.7K in mid-April. Active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at around 85.7K.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic showed a slight decline in downloads, starting from approximately 8.6K in late March and ending at about 8.1K in late June. Active users remained steady, hovering around 110K throughout the quarter.

This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive view of the download and active user trends for these leading navigation apps. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.