Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in UAE for Q4 2023

Throughout Q4 2023, the top maps and navigation applications in the United Arab Emirates showcased varying trends in downloads and active users, according to Sensor Tower data.

Yango Maps saw fluctuating weekly downloads, starting at around 24.4K in late September, dropping to 3.4K in early October, and peaking again at about 37.5K in mid-November. Its weekly active users mirrored this trend, beginning at 22.1K, dipping to 5.6K, and rising to 30.6K in mid-November, maintaining stability at around 27.4K by the end of December.

Careem – rides, food & more experienced consistent weekly download numbers, ranging from 18K to 26.4K throughout the quarter. Active users showed a slight decline from 90K in late September to approximately 79K in December, with occasional fluctuations.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a steady download rate, starting at 11.3K and peaking at 15.5K in early December. Active users remained robust, beginning at 295.9K and ending the quarter at around 284K, with minor variations in between.

Phone Tracker and GPS Location showed a positive trend in downloads, starting at 5.3K in late September and reaching 10.7K by mid-December. Active users also increased significantly, from 21.6K to approximately 43.4K by the end of the quarter. The app generated minimal revenue, peaking at $3 in mid-December.

Uber - Request a ride saw consistent weekly downloads, ranging from 7.6K to 10.5K. However, active users slightly declined from 275.5K in late September to around 251.5K by the end of December.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.