Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in Australia: Q1 2023 Performance

In the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 maps and navigation apps in Australia showed varied performance in terms of downloads and active users. Here, we delve into the weekly trends for these leading apps.

Uber - Request a ride saw fluctuating weekly downloads, starting at around 32.4K in late December and experiencing a dip to 25K in early January. Downloads then increased steadily, peaking at 33.5K in early March before settling at approximately 26K by the end of the quarter. Active users also showed a notable rise from 740K in early January to a peak of 887K in early March, ending the quarter at 795K.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a significant drop in downloads from 57.8K in late December to around 19.2K by the end of March. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly around the 490K mark throughout the quarter.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides had a steady download performance, beginning at 19.7K in late December and ending at 17.5K in late March, with a peak of 21.5K in early March. The app’s active users increased from 287K in early January to 321K by the end of March, indicating a consistent user engagement.

My 7-Eleven saw a varied download trend, starting at 16.6K in late December, peaking at 19.1K in late February, and ending at 14.7K by the end of March. Active users remained stable, starting at 309K in late December and slightly increasing to 311K by the end of March.

13cabs - Ride with no surge maintained a steady download rate, beginning at 13.5K in late December and closing the quarter at 10.6K. Active users showed a slight decline from 20K in late December to around 17.7K by the end of March.

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