Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in the Middle East Q2 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, the Maps and Navigation app market in the Middle East saw notable trends across the top five applications. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of these apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Uber - Request a ride started the quarter with 43.7K weekly downloads, which steadily increased to 80.7K by the end of June. Weekly active users also showed a positive trend, growing from approximately 1.57M to 1.73M over the same period.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic had a relatively stable performance in terms of downloads, fluctuating between 33.2K and 41.8K. Active user numbers were slightly more variable, peaking at around 2.40M in late March and experiencing minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at approximately 2.36M.

Careem – rides, food & more saw a consistent increase in weekly downloads, starting at 29K and rising to 41.8K by the end of June. The active user base also showed an upward trend, growing from around 449K to 481K.

Bolt: Request a Ride experienced growth in weekly downloads, beginning at 22.4K and reaching 48.3K. Active users increased from 190K to 217K, indicating a steady rise in user engagement throughout the quarter.

Radarbot Speed Camera Detector showed a significant increase in weekly downloads, from 21K to 32.1K. Revenue also saw an upward trend, starting at $12.3K and peaking at $16.1K. Active users grew from 72.1K to 90.9K, reflecting a strong increase in user activity.

These insights show a dynamic market with varying trends in downloads, active users, and revenue. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.