Top 5 Navigation Apps in the UK Q3 2022: Performance Insights

In the third quarter of 2022, the top 5 navigation apps in the United Kingdom displayed diverse trends in downloads and active users. Here are the key performance metrics for Google Maps, what3words: Navigation & Maps, Waze Navigation & Live Traffic, TfL Go: Live Tube, Bus & Rail, and Moovit: All Transit Options, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Google Maps experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 134K in early July and then gradually decreasing to around 79K by the end of September. The app maintained a robust number of weekly active users, ranging from around 9.6M to nearly 10M throughout the quarter.

what3words: Navigation & Maps observed a significant spike in downloads, reaching over 115K in late July. Following this peak, downloads fluctuated between 39K and 60K. The app's active user base saw a notable increase in the same period, jumping from approximately 200K to nearly 344K in late July before stabilizing around 193K by the end of September.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic showed consistent download numbers, averaging around 50K to 59K per week. Active users for Waze ranged from approximately 2.8M to over 3M, peaking in mid-August.

TfL Go: Live Tube, Bus & Rail experienced varied download figures, with a notable increase to nearly 45K in mid-August. Active users also saw a rise, reaching around 177K in mid-September, after starting the quarter at approximately 150K.

Moovit: All Transit Options had a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $1.5K in mid-September. Weekly downloads for Moovit ranged from approximately 24K to 38K, with the highest number observed in early September. Active users also showed an upward trend, growing from about 131K to nearly 175K by mid-September.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.