Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in South Africa Q2 2023

Performance of the Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in South Africa for Q2 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, South Africa's Maps and Navigation app market saw diverse trends across the top 5 apps. Here’s a detailed look at their performance metrics, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bolt: Request a Ride from Bolt Technology had a notable presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 42K and 60K. The highest downloads were observed in the last week of June, reaching approximately 59.6K. Weekly active users showed a similar trend, peaking at around 741K in late April but generally remaining above 630K throughout the quarter.

inDrive. Save on city rides, by ® SUOL INNOVATIONS LTD, experienced a consistent download rate, ranging from 15.8K to 26.3K. The app saw a peak in downloads in late April with 26.3K. Active users hovered around the 270K to 320K mark, with a peak of approximately 318K in early April.

Uber - Request a ride from Uber Technologies, Inc. maintained steady weekly downloads, ranging between 18K and 27K. The highest number of downloads was recorded in early April at around 26.7K. Active users saw a gradual increase over the quarter, reaching up to 471K by the end of June.

Phone Tracker: Phone Locator, published by QR Code Scanner, showed a steady download rate with numbers ranging from 10.7K to 17.6K. Downloads peaked in mid-May with approximately 17.6K. The app's active user base grew consistently, peaking at around 37.7K in mid-June.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic, developed by Waze, saw weekly downloads ranging from 12.4K to 15.8K. The highest download count was observed in early April at about 15.8K. Weekly active users demonstrated consistency, maintaining numbers between 266K and 290K, with a peak at the end of June.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.