Top 5 Navigation Apps in UAE Q4 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the top 5 navigation applications in the United Arab Emirates exhibited diverse performance trends across weekly downloads, active users, and revenue. Here are the key insights based on data from Sensor Tower:

Google Maps maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 9.8K and 14.8K. The app saw a peak in downloads during the week of December 19, reaching approximately 14.8K. Weekly active users remained consistently high, ranging from 1.17M to 1.25M, with a slight peak in the week of December 19 at about 1.25M.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 10.5K in the final week of December. Active users fluctuated, starting at approximately 305K and ending the quarter with a slight decline to about 286K.

GooMaps - Premium Edition had a significant spike in downloads early in the quarter, reaching around 19.1K during the week of October 10. However, downloads dropped sharply afterward, stabilizing at lower levels. Active users followed a similar trend, peaking at approximately 11.5K in mid-October before declining to about 622 by the end of December.

Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) showed steady weekly downloads, with a gradual increase from 1.3K to 1.8K by the end of the quarter. Revenue also saw minor fluctuations, peaking at $23 in the last week of October. Active users increased gradually from around 1.1K to 1.4K.

S'hail maintained consistent weekly downloads ranging from 3.5K to 4.4K, with a slight peak in early December. Active users hovered around 20K throughout the quarter, showing a stable user base.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.