Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in Africa Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 saw notable activity in the Maps and Navigation category across Africa. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the top 5 apps in this category, derived from Sensor Tower data.

Phone Tracker and GPS Location, developed by Gentii Studio, showed impressive download numbers. Weekly downloads peaked at 591.8K in mid-August, before experiencing a gradual decline to 237.1K by the end of September. Despite the drop in downloads, weekly active users remained consistently high, ranging from 354K in late July to a peak of 847.4K in mid-September.

inDrive. Save on city rides, published by ® SUOL INNOVATIONS LTD, maintained a stable download rate with weekly downloads fluctuating between 158.6K and 186.2K. The app's active user base demonstrated a slight downtrend over the quarter, starting at 1.44M in late July and closing at 1.37M in late September.

Bolt: Request a Ride, from Bolt Technology, had weekly downloads ranging from 111.8K to 169K, with a noticeable increase towards the end of September. Active users for Bolt remained robust, with numbers oscillating between 1.79M and 2.16M, indicating a strong and engaged user base throughout the quarter.

Uber - Request a ride, by Uber Technologies, Inc., saw weekly downloads between 102.4K and 131.5K. Active user numbers fluctuated but remained high, peaking at 3.10M in late September. This suggests that while downloads were relatively stable, user engagement was significantly high.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides, from DiDi Global, had weekly downloads ranging from 65K to 87K. Active users saw a slight increase, starting at 270K in late June and ending at 291K by the end of September. This consistent performance highlights the app's steady user base.

These trends provide a glimpse into the performance of top Maps and Navigation apps in Africa for Q3 2023. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.