Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps on iOS in South Africa Q3 2022

In the third quarter of 2022, the top 5 navigation and maps applications on the iOS platform in South Africa demonstrated diverse performance trends. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights the weekly downloads and active user metrics for each app.

Google Maps experienced a steady rise in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 9.4K in the week of August 29. Active users showed some oscillation, starting at around 692K at the beginning of the quarter and ending at roughly 651K.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic displayed a more stable download pattern, with weekly downloads fluctuating between 2.5K and 3.1K. Active users remained relatively consistent, averaging around 186K throughout the quarter, with a slight decline towards the end.

Google Earth saw modest weekly download numbers, ranging from 949 to 1.2K. Active user numbers showed a slight upward trend, reaching a peak of approximately 8.3K in the week of August 22 before settling around 8.1K by the end of September.

Altech Netstar Safe and Sound had lower download figures compared to other apps, with weekly downloads varying between 332 and 442. Despite the lower download numbers, the app maintained a consistent presence in the top charts.

GPS Live Navigation exhibited significant growth in both downloads and active users. Weekly downloads increased from 155 in late June to 373 by mid-September. The active user base grew steadily, starting at 445 and reaching 1.3K by the end of the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the performance of leading navigation and maps apps in South Africa during Q3 2022. For more detailed analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower.