Top 5 Navigation Apps on iOS in UAE Q1 2023

The first quarter of 2023 saw interesting trends in the performance of the top 5 navigation applications on iOS in the United Arab Emirates. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared in terms of weekly downloads and active users, with insights derived from Sensor Tower data.

Google Maps maintained a consistent presence in the UAE market. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly but generally remained strong, peaking at approximately 13.3K in the week of March 6. Active users also showed stability, hovering around 1.2M throughout the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a moderate download rate, with weekly downloads ranging from 4K to 5.8K. The app saw a peak in active users at around 269K in the week of February 20, indicating consistent usage among its user base.

Qibla Finder Compass 100% exhibited a notable increase in both downloads and active users towards the end of the quarter. Weekly downloads surged to 5.4K in the week of March 20, while active users peaked at approximately 6.7K during the same period. Revenue also saw a significant rise, reaching about $1.3K in the final week of March.

Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) demonstrated steady growth in downloads, with a noticeable jump to 3.6K in the week of March 20. Active users followed a similar trend, peaking at around 2.1K in the same week. Revenue remained modest but consistent, averaging around $20 in the last week of March.

S'hail showed stable performance with weekly downloads ranging between 1.3K and 1.6K. The app's active users peaked at approximately 13.7K in the week of March 6, indicating a steady engagement from its user base throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.