Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in South Africa Q1 2023

During the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 Maps and Navigation apps on a unified platform in South Africa exhibited diverse performance trends. Data from Sensor Tower reveals insights into the weekly downloads and active user metrics for these apps. Below, we delve into the specifics.

Bolt: Request a Ride saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting from approximately 34K in early January and peaking at around 55K by the end of March. The app's weekly active users fluctuated slightly but maintained a strong presence, remaining consistently above 640K throughout the quarter, with a high of approximately 721K in mid-March.

Uber - Request a ride experienced a moderate but consistent performance. Weekly downloads ranged from about 20K to 29K, with a noticeable rise towards the end of March. The app's active user base showed stability, fluctuating between 416K and 508K, indicating steady user engagement.

inDrive. Save on city rides displayed a gradual increase in downloads, starting at around 15K and reaching nearly 20K by the end of the quarter. Active users hovered around the 300K mark, peaking slightly at 317K in late January, reflecting a consistent user base.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a stable download rate, with weekly figures ranging between 11K and 14K. The app's active user count remained relatively constant, fluctuating slightly but staying close to 270K throughout Q1 2023.

GPS, Maps, Voice Navigation experienced varied trends in downloads, peaking at around 9.2K in late January before dropping to approximately 4.5K by the end of March. Active users showed a declining trend from 26.6K in late January to about 15.1K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.