Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in Africa Q4 2023

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the top 5 Maps and Navigation apps on a unified platform in Africa showed varied performance patterns in downloads and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides insights into these trends.

Phone Tracker and GPS Location from Gentii Studio saw significant fluctuations in weekly downloads. Starting strong with approximately 237K downloads in late September, it dipped to around 114K in mid-November but rebounded to end December with about 247K downloads. Active users exhibited a steady increase, starting at 714K and peaking at nearly 1.2M in the final week of December.

inDrive. Save on city rides by ® SUOL INNOVATIONS LTD maintained a relatively stable download rate, averaging around 160K to 180K weekly downloads, with a slight drop to 152K in the last week of December. Active users were consistent, hovering around 1.3M to 1.4M throughout the quarter.

Bolt: Request a Ride from Bolt Technology experienced a slight downward trend in downloads, starting at 169K and ending at 144K. Active users showed more variability, peaking at 2.2M in mid-December before dropping to about 1.8M by the end of the quarter.

Uber - Request a ride by Uber Technologies, Inc. had a consistent download pattern, ranging from 86K to 113K weekly downloads. Active users, however, saw a decline from over 3.1M in late September to approximately 2.4M by late December.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides from DiDi Global showcased a steady increase in downloads, starting at 72K and ending at about 60K. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 240K and 290K throughout the quarter.

Overall, these trends highlight the dynamic nature of the Maps and Navigation app market in Africa. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.