Top 5 iOS Navigation Apps in UAE Q2 2023

The second quarter of 2023 saw notable trends in the performance of the top 5 iOS navigation apps in the United Arab Emirates. Here’s a closer look at the metrics for Google Maps, Waze Navigation & Live Traffic, Qibla Finder Compass 100%, S'hail, and 2GIS: Offline Map & Navigation.

Google Maps maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 11.8K to 15.8K. The highest downloads were recorded in the last week of June, peaking at around 15.8K. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 1.13M to 1.18M, showing consistent engagement throughout the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic saw weekly downloads ranging from 4.6K to 5.9K, with a peak of approximately 5.9K in the final week of June. Active users exhibited a gradual increase, starting from around 256K at the end of March and reaching approximately 264K by the end of June.

Qibla Finder Compass 100% experienced diverse trends in both revenue and downloads. Weekly revenue ranged from $524 to $1.3K, with a notable peak in the last week of June. Downloads fluctuated between 1.5K to 3.3K, showing a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users varied, peaking at approximately 5.4K at the start of the quarter and stabilizing around 4.8K by the end of June.

S'hail demonstrated a steady performance with weekly downloads ranging from 1.2K to 1.7K. The highest download numbers were recorded in the first and last weeks of June. Active users consistently hovered around 13K to 14K, indicating stable user engagement throughout the quarter.

2GIS: Offline Map & Navigation showed a progressive increase in weekly downloads, starting from 509 in mid-April and peaking at approximately 2.1K in mid-June. Active users also saw a rise, growing from around 4.7K at the end of March to nearly 7.9K by the end of June.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower data, providing a comprehensive overview of app performance in the UAE’s iOS navigation sector for Q2 2023. For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.