AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024
Top 5 Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps on iOS in Africa: Q3 2024
Explore the download and active user trends of leading carpooling and ridesharing apps on iOS in Africa during Q3 2024, as provided by Sensor Tower.
During the third quarter of 2024, the iOS platform in Africa saw a dynamic landscape for carpooling and ridesharing applications. Based on data from Sensor Tower, we delve into the performance of the top five apps in this category.
inDrive. Save on city rides experienced a stable pattern in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 38.6K and peaking at nearly 39.9K by the end of September. The app maintained a robust weekly active user base, which grew from around 160K to 174K throughout the quarter.
Bolt: Request a Ride showed a notable increase in weekly downloads, beginning with 36.4K and rising to about 39.7K. The weekly active users fluctuated slightly, hovering around 218K by the quarter's end.
Uber - Request a ride recorded a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at 22K and reaching up to 27.6K. The app's weekly active users were consistently strong, moving from approximately 535K to 553K.
DiDi Rider: Affordable rides saw a varied trend in weekly downloads, with figures ranging from 8.5K to 9K. The weekly active user count remained relatively stable, starting at 28.3K and closing at about 27.9K.
Yango: taxi, food, delivery maintained a consistent download rate, with numbers between 6.3K and 7K. The app's weekly active users stayed steady throughout the quarter, fluctuating slightly around the 37K mark.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the competitive nature and growth potential of carpooling and ridesharing apps on iOS in Africa during this period. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
