Top 5 iOS Navigation Apps in UAE: Q3 2023 Performance

During the third quarter of 2023, the top 5 navigation applications on the iOS platform in the United Arab Emirates demonstrated varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we provide an overview of each app's performance, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Maps saw a consistent number of downloads, ranging from approximately 13.5K to 21.1K per week. The highest download count was recorded during the week of September 4th, with 21.1K downloads. Weekly active users fluctuated slightly, peaking at over 1.1M at the beginning of the quarter and ending at approximately 999K by the last week of September.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained steady weekly downloads, ranging from around 4.5K to 5.9K. The highest number of downloads was observed in the final week of September, with 5.9K. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in early August, reaching around 275K, before closing the quarter at approximately 259K.

Qibla Finder Compass 100% experienced modest weekly revenue, peaking at $1.4K at the end of July. Downloads ranged from approximately 1.6K to 2.1K weekly, with a notable increase in the week of August 14th. Active users showed a minor increase mid-quarter, reaching a high of 4.8K in mid-August.

2GIS: Offline Map & Navigation had a consistent download rate, with weekly numbers ranging from 1.4K to 2.0K. Active users saw a slight upward trend, starting at around 7.9K and ending the quarter at approximately 8.5K.

Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) generated modest weekly revenue, peaking at $27 during the week of September 11th. Downloads varied between 1.5K and 2.0K weekly, with a peak in mid-August. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, finishing at approximately 1.3K.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed information and further insights, you can visit Sensor Tower's website.