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Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps on Android in Africa - Q3 2024

Explore the performance of the leading navigation and maps apps on Android in Africa during Q3 2024, with trends in downloads and active users.

Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps on Android in Africa - Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the navigation and maps category on Android in Africa saw interesting trends among the top apps, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Live Earth Map & GPS Map from Gitola Tech Studios maintained a relatively high download count throughout the quarter. It began with approximately 77K downloads in early July, dropping to around 38K by the end of September. The app also experienced fluctuations in its weekly active users, starting at about 141K and peaking at 158K in early September.

Google Earth displayed a consistent download pattern, with figures hovering around 38K at the start of the quarter and reaching a high of 48K in early September. However, its active user base showed a slight decline over the quarter, starting from 315K and ending at approximately 286K.

GPS, Maps, Voice Navigation by AppStar Studios saw its revenue peak at $106 in early September. Downloads started at 44K, declining to 24K by the end of September. The app's active users followed a similar trend, starting at 122K and ending at 77K.

Offline Maps, GPS, Speedometer experienced a significant rise in downloads, starting at 13K and peaking at 56K in late September. Active users followed suit, increasing from 18K to 51K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, GPS Satellite View: Live Maps maintained a stable download count, starting at 31K and ending at 22K. The active user base showed an upward trend, starting at 121K and peaking at 151K in early September.

For more detailed insights, Sensor Tower provides comprehensive data and analysis on the app market trends.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2024