Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in Africa: Q2 2023 Performance

In Q2 2023, the top 5 Maps and Navigation apps in Africa showcased varying performance trends in terms of weekly downloads and active users. Here’s a closer look at their metrics:

inDrive. Save on city rides saw significant growth in weekly downloads, starting at around 102K in late March and reaching 186K by the end of June. The app also maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users fluctuating between 1.2M and 1.4M throughout the quarter.

Bolt: Request a Ride experienced a varied trend in downloads, peaking at 156K in late April before stabilizing at around 137K by the end of June. Active users for Bolt remained strong, with numbers ranging from 2M to 2.3M during the quarter.

Uber - Request a ride demonstrated consistent growth in downloads, beginning at 84K in late March and rising to 132K by the end of June. Active user metrics also showed an upward trend, starting at 2.4M and reaching 2.7M by the end of the quarter.

Yassir - Ride, Eat & Shop had notable fluctuations in downloads, peaking at 119K in early May but dropping to around 57K by the end of June. Active user numbers saw a similar trend, starting at 291K in late March and reaching 330K by the end of June.

Phone Tracker: Phone Locator showed a steady increase in downloads, peaking at 80K in late April before settling at around 47K by the end of June. Active user metrics for this app also exhibited growth, starting at 54K in late March and climbing to 154K by the end of the quarter.

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