Top 5 iOS Navigation and Maps Apps in UAE Q3 2023

In Q3 2023, the iOS navigation and maps app market in the United Arab Emirates showcased notable trends. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the top 5 apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Maps maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 13.5K and 21.2K, peaking in early September. The app saw a slight decline in weekly active users, dropping from 1.16M to just under 1M by the end of the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced stable weekly downloads, ranging from approximately 4.5K to 5.9K. The app's active user base showed consistency, hovering around 250K to 275K throughout the quarter.

Google Earth had a varied download pattern, with a notable spike to 4.7K in late August. Weekly active users also saw an increase, reaching a peak of 15.2K in the same period before settling around 10K by the end of September.

2GIS: Offline Map & Navigation demonstrated steady downloads, generally around 1.4K to 2K. The app's weekly active users showed a gradual increase, rising from 7.9K to 8.5K over the quarter.

Lastly, Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) saw weekly downloads between 1.5K and 2.1K, with a small revenue stream peaking at $27 in mid-September. Active users slightly fluctuated, ending the quarter at around 1.4K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.