AI Insights · Timothy · April 2024
Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in UAE for Q1 2024
Explore the performance of the top 5 Maps and Navigation applications in the UAE for the first quarter of 2024. Data includes weekly downloads and active user trends.
In the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 Maps and Navigation applications in the United Arab Emirates showcased varying trends in downloads and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.
Yango Maps saw a notable fluctuation in weekly downloads. Starting strong with around 30.5K downloads in the first week of January, the numbers dipped mid-quarter but peaked again at approximately 30.6K in the week of February 19. The app maintained a steady user base, with active users growing from 32K in early January to around 39.1K by the end of March.
Careem – rides, food & more experienced a general decline in weekly downloads, beginning with 27.5K and dropping to about 16K towards the end of the quarter. However, the active users exhibited an upward trend, particularly in late February, reaching a peak of 91.2K in the first week of March before settling at 71.8K by the end of the quarter.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic had a relatively stable download rate, averaging around 12K to 14K downloads per week. Active user numbers showed consistent growth throughout the quarter, starting at 280K and rising to approximately 317K by the end of March.
Phone Tracker and GPS Location experienced a decrease in weekly downloads, starting with 7.7K at the beginning of January and dropping to around 2.6K by the end of March. Despite this, active users increased from 40.7K to about 42.7K over the same period, indicating a loyal user base.
S'hail maintained a consistent download rate, with weekly numbers ranging between 4K to 5K. Active users remained stable, fluctuating slightly but averaging around 25K throughout the quarter.
For more detailed insights and analytics, visit Sensor Tower.
