Top 5 Navigation Apps in UAE Q3 2023 Performance Review

In Q3 2023, the top navigation apps in the United Arab Emirates showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at the performance of Google Maps, Waze Navigation & Live Traffic, Qibla Finder Compass 100%, 2GIS: Offline Map & Navigation, and Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator).

Google Maps remained a popular choice, with weekly downloads starting at approximately 18K in late June and peaking at around 23.6K in early September. Active users fluctuated, beginning the quarter at nearly 1.2M, dipping to just below 1M in mid-September, and ending at approximately 1.03M.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic saw steady weekly downloads, ranging from about 9.7K to 11.3K. Active users exhibited consistency, starting at around 292K, peaking at 313K in early August, and closing the quarter at nearly 296K.

Qibla Finder Compass 100% experienced varied revenue, with a high of approximately $1.5K in late July and a low of about $424 in mid-September. Downloads were stable, fluctuating between 2.8K and 3.4K, while active users hovered around 8K, peaking at 8.4K in early September.

2GIS: Offline Map & Navigation maintained a steady download rate, ranging from 1.4K to 2K. Active users exhibited a gradual decline, starting at around 65K in late June and decreasing to approximately 52K by the end of September.

Lastly, Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) showed consistent performance in revenue, peaking at around $27 in mid-September. Downloads ranged from 1.5K to 2.1K, while active users started at about 1.4K and ended the quarter at a similar level.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower, offer a detailed view of the navigation app landscape in the UAE for Q3 2023. For more in-depth analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.