Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in the UK, Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the Maps and Navigation category on the Android platform in the United Kingdom showcased a dynamic landscape, with the top five apps exhibiting diverse performance trends. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides intriguing insights into the weekly download and active user metrics for these leading applications.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a consistent presence in the market with weekly downloads fluctuating between approximately 30K and 39K. Notably, a peak was observed in mid-July with downloads reaching around 38.7K. The app also saw a steady increase in weekly active users, starting from 822.9K and ending the quarter at 842.7K.

Trainline: Train travel Europe experienced a varied trend in downloads, peaking at about 34.3K in mid-July before gradually declining to around 23.9K by the end of September. Weekly active users showed a similar pattern, with numbers initially rising to 1.54M in late July, followed by a slight decline, concluding the quarter with approximately 1.46M users.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic demonstrated a stable performance with weekly downloads peaking at 25.8K in mid-August. However, a decline was observed towards the end of September, with downloads falling to 18.3K. Weekly active users showed growth mid-quarter, reaching 507.8K in August, before settling at 454.3K by the end of the quarter.

Bolt: Request a Ride faced a more fluctuating trend in downloads, with numbers ranging from 15.6K to 19.9K. The app's active user base saw a gradual increase, starting at 160.3K in early July and peaking at 175.5K by late September.

Lastly, what3words: Navigation & Maps exhibited a decline in both downloads and active users throughout the quarter. Downloads started at 16.7K, peaking briefly at 25K in mid-July, then steadily decreased to 11.4K by the end of September. Active users also followed a downward trajectory, beginning at 60.8K and ending at 52.6K.

For more detailed insights and updates on app performance, Sensor Tower remains a valuable resource for industry trends and analytics.