Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in South Africa - Q2 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, the Maps and Navigation category saw significant activity on the Android platform in South Africa. Here’s a breakdown of the top 5 apps based on their performance metrics, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Bolt: Request a Ride experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, peaking at nearly 50K in the last week of June, up from around 42.5K at the end of March. The app maintained a strong user base with weekly active users hovering around 600K, reaching a high of approximately 665K in late April.

inDrive. Save on city rides saw a steady number of weekly downloads, starting at about 16.9K in late March and peaking at 23.3K in late April. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 260K throughout the quarter.

Uber - Request a ride showed consistent download numbers, with a slight increase from 17.5K in late March to around 19.4K by the end of June. The active user base also saw a steady rise, reaching over 342K in the final week of June, up from approximately 320K at the start of the quarter.

Phone Tracker: Phone Locator maintained a stable download count, peaking at about 17.6K in mid-May. Active users increased significantly from approximately 17.8K at the end of March to over 35K by the end of June, showcasing strong user engagement.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic had a consistent download trend, with numbers ranging from around 11K to 12.5K per week. The app's active user base remained stable, averaging around 105K throughout the quarter, with a slight peak of nearly 109K in the last week of June.

These insights highlight the dynamic landscape of Maps and Navigation apps on Android in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.