Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in Kenya: Q2 2022

The second quarter of 2022 saw significant activity in the Maps and Navigation app category in Kenya. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top 5 apps, with insights provided by Sensor Tower.

Bolt: Request a Ride experienced a dynamic quarter in terms of weekly downloads, peaking at about 41.3K in mid-April before gradually declining to approximately 25.2K by the end of June. Weekly active users showed fluctuations, starting at around 304K, dipping to 245K mid-June, and ending the quarter at 276K.

Swvl - Daily Bus Rides witnessed a sharp decline in weekly downloads from an early April peak of 21.4K to just 704 by the end of June. This drop was mirrored in active users, which decreased from 45.4K in early May to around 24.4K by the end of the quarter.

Uber - Request a ride maintained relatively stable weekly downloads throughout the quarter, averaging around 11K. Active users showed a steady trend, starting at 311K at the end of March and peaking at approximately 325K by the end of June.

inDrive. Save on city rides saw a varied download trend, with a peak of 10.3K in late May before dropping to about 5.1K at the end of June. Active users fluctuated, starting at 89K at the end of March, peaking at 109K in late May, and closing the quarter at around 103K.

Bolt Driver: Drive & Earn showed an upward trend in weekly downloads, starting at 5K in late March and rising to approximately 6.2K by the end of June. Active users remained relatively stable, beginning at 37K and ending the quarter at around 39K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.