AI Insights · Timothy · January 2023
Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in the UK Q4 2022
Explore the performance of the top 5 Maps and Navigation apps in the UK during Q4 2022, with insights on downloads and active users.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, the top 5 Maps and Navigation applications in the United Kingdom showcased varied performance trends in terms of weekly downloads and active users. Here's a detailed look at how each app fared during this period.
Uber - Request a ride maintained a robust presence in the UK. Weekly downloads demonstrated some fluctuation, starting at around 101K in late September and experiencing a dip to approximately 70K by mid-November. However, a significant spike was observed in mid-December with downloads reaching nearly 122K. Weekly active users also followed a similar pattern, starting at 1.85M and peaking at over 2M in mid-December.
Trainline: Train travel Europe exhibited steady download numbers through October, peaking at about 115K. However, a noticeable decline was seen towards the end of the year, with downloads dropping to around 47K by mid-December. Active user numbers showed a gradual decrease from approximately 2.76M in late September to 2.59M by the end of December.
Bolt: Request a Ride experienced a relatively stable download rate, starting at roughly 77K in late September and fluctuating modestly throughout the quarter. A notable increase occurred in mid-December, with downloads reaching about 81K. Active users for Bolt remained relatively steady, around 546K initially, with a peak of nearly 582K in mid-December before settling at approximately 533K by the end of the year.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic saw consistent download figures, averaging around 50K per week. Active user numbers were equally stable, starting at approximately 2.83M in late September and maintaining numbers around 2.76M by the end of December, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.
what3words: Navigation & Maps had a significant spike in downloads in mid-October, reaching about 118K, which was a standout compared to its usual range of 24K to 39K. Active users also saw an increase during this period, peaking at over 317K in mid-October before stabilizing around 165K by the end of December.
This data from Sensor Tower highlights the dynamic performance of these leading navigation apps in the UK. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.
