Top 5 Navigation Apps in South Africa for Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top five navigation apps in South Africa showcased varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides an in-depth look at these trends.

Google Maps maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads ranging from approximately 9.6K to 11K. Weekly active users fluctuated, starting at around 714K and peaking at 748K, before settling back at 715K by the end of March.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic showed a consistent download pattern, beginning the quarter with 13.2K downloads and reaching 14K by the last week of March. Active users saw a slight decrease from 286K to 266K over the same period.

The Bolt Driver App experienced a decline in downloads, starting at 5.7K and ending at 5.7K, with a notable dip mid-quarter. Active users followed a similar trend, beginning at 93K and decreasing to 90K by the end of March.

Spoten Phone Location Tracker saw significant fluctuations in downloads, starting at 1.6K and peaking at 4.5K in the last week of March. Revenue also varied, with a notable increase from $500 to $1K in the final week. Active users rose steadily from 2K to 5.3K by quarter's end.

Citymapper: All Live Transit maintained a steady download rate, fluctuating between 410 and 594 downloads per week. Revenue ranged from $110 to $190, while active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at approximately 2.7K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.