Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in UAE Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top five maps and navigation applications on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied performance trends. Here’s a closer look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics for these leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Careem – rides, food & more

Throughout Q1 2023, Careem experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, starting at around 12.6K in late December 2022 and peaking at 15.5K in mid-March, before dropping to 7.3K by the end of March. The app maintained a consistent level of weekly active users, beginning at approximately 52K and seeing a gradual decline to 39K by the quarter's end.

Yango — different from a taxi

Yango saw a steady increase in its weekly revenue, starting at $2 and rising to $8 by the end of March. Weekly downloads showed a mixed trend, peaking at 9.8K in mid-February and then declining to 4K by the end of March. The app's weekly active users started at around 9.1K and reached a high of 15.3K in late February, before decreasing to 11.7K at the end of the quarter.

2GIS: Offline map & navigation

2GIS maintained a relatively stable performance in terms of weekly downloads, hovering around 5K to 6K throughout the quarter, with a slight dip to 4.1K in the last week of March. The app’s weekly active users remained consistent, starting at approximately 44K and ending the quarter at 39.8K.

Aramex Mobile

Aramex Mobile's weekly downloads showed a gradual increase from 3.8K in late December 2022 to a peak of 5.4K in early February, stabilizing around 4.5K to 5.3K towards the end of the quarter. The app’s weekly active users began at around 10.9K and saw a steady rise to 14.2K by mid-March, before slightly decreasing to 13.3K at the end of March.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic

Waze's weekly downloads remained fairly consistent, ranging from 4.4K to 5.2K throughout Q1 2023. The app’s weekly active users started at approximately 36.3K and exhibited minor fluctuations, closing the quarter at 36.5K.

This data highlights the dynamic nature of the maps and navigation app market in the UAE. For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.