Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in Middle East Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 saw notable trends among the top Maps and Navigation apps on the Android platform in the Middle East. Here’s a detailed look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for the top 5 apps based on Sensor Tower data.

Phone Tracker and GPS Location

Released by Gentii Studio in late July 2023, this app saw a significant spike in its early weeks. Weekly downloads peaked at 70K in mid-August but then declined to around 27K by the end of September. Active users showed a similar trend, starting from 9.7K and peaking at 107K in mid-August before stabilizing at around 94K. Revenue was minimal, with a slight increase to $4 in the second week of September.

Uber - Request a ride

Uber maintained a consistent performance throughout Q3. Weekly downloads hovered around 24K to 26K, with a slight uptick reaching 25K by the end of September. Active users remained robust, starting at 761K and gradually increasing to 790K.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic

Waze saw stable download numbers, averaging around 17K to 19K weekly. Active users fluctuated slightly, starting at 663K and ending at 662K. Despite no revenue reported, Waze’s consistent user engagement highlights its steady popularity.

Careem – rides, food & more

Careem experienced a gradual increase in downloads, starting from 16K and peaking at 24K by the end of September. Active users showed some fluctuation, beginning at 198K and ending the quarter at 190K. No revenue data was reported for this period.

Bolt: Request a Ride

Bolt's weekly downloads remained steady, ranging from 14K to 16K. Active users also demonstrated consistency, starting at 64K and ending at 65K by the end of Q3. There was no reported revenue for Bolt during this period.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.