AI Insights · Timothy · July 2023
Top 5 Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps on iOS in UAE: Q2 2023
In Q2 2023, the leading carpooling and ridesharing apps in the UAE saw varying trends in downloads and active users, with Uber and Careem leading the charge.
During the second quarter of 2023, the performance of the top five carpooling and ridesharing apps on the iOS platform in the United Arab Emirates exhibited diverse trends in downloads and active users. Below is a detailed analysis of each app's performance based on data from Sensor Tower.
Careem – rides, food & more witnessed a progressive increase in weekly downloads, starting from approximately 5K at the end of March and peaking at around 8.1K by the end of June. The app's weekly active users also saw fluctuations, beginning at 41.9K and reaching a high of 47.9K in early June, before slightly declining to 43.8K by the end of the quarter.
Uber - Request a ride demonstrated a steady rise in downloads, beginning with 3.4K in late March and culminating at 7.3K by the end of June. The app maintained strong user engagement, with weekly active users increasing from 132.3K to 143.6K over the same period.
Bolt: Request a Ride showed significant growth in weekly downloads, starting at 1.3K in March and reaching a peak of 5.6K by the end of June. Active users also followed an upward trajectory, growing from 3.2K to 8.1K during the quarter.
Yango: taxi, food, delivery experienced moderate growth in weekly downloads, with figures ranging from 1.1K in late March to 1.9K in mid-June. The app's active user base expanded from 2.5K to 4.3K over the same period.
inDrive. Save on city rides saw a gradual increase in weekly downloads, starting at 1K in March and growing to 2K by the end of June. The number of active users also rose steadily, from 12.1K to 15.1K.
These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the carpooling and ridesharing market in the UAE, with each app showing unique patterns in user acquisition and engagement. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.
