Top 5 Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps on Android in South Africa - Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top carpooling and ridesharing apps on the Android platform in South Africa demonstrated diverse trends in downloads and active users. According to data from Sensor Tower, here’s a closer look at the performance of the top five apps.

Bolt: Request a Ride saw a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting the quarter with around 25K downloads and peaking at approximately 42.5K by the end of March. The app maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users fluctuating between 577K and 646K throughout the quarter.

Uber - Request a Ride had a varied download pattern, beginning January with about 19.4K downloads and experiencing a slight dip mid-quarter, then ending March with around 17.5K downloads. The app's weekly active users ranged from 296K to 368K, indicating a relatively steady user engagement.

inDrive. Save on city rides experienced consistent weekly downloads, starting at 18K and ending the quarter at approximately 16.9K downloads. The app’s weekly active users remained stable, ranging from 253K to 281K.

Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver showed an upward trend in downloads, beginning the quarter with about 3K downloads and peaking at around 5K by the end of March. Weekly active users for the app ranged from 26K to 30K, reflecting a steady growth in user engagement.

Uber Lite had a modest download volume, starting the quarter with 2.2K downloads and ending with approximately 1.6K downloads. The app’s weekly active users were consistent, ranging from 38K to 42K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the ridesharing market in South Africa. For more detailed data and trends, visit Sensor Tower.