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Top 5 iOS Navigation Apps in South Africa Q3 2024

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

Top 5 iOS Navigation Apps in South Africa Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the leading navigation and maps applications on the iOS platform in South Africa demonstrated varied performance metrics, as tracked by Sensor Tower.

Google Maps from Google saw a progressive increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 17.6K in late September. The app maintained a strong base of weekly active users, fluctuating around 600K, with a notable peak at about 622.7K towards the end of the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a gradual increase in downloads, reaching 5.4K in mid-September. The app's active user base remained relatively stable, hovering just below 200K throughout the quarter.

Google Earth had a steady download rate, with figures just under 2K weekly. Active users showed minor fluctuations, maintaining a consistent level of around 10.7K.

MyNetstar exhibited a stable download pattern, with numbers ranging from 800 to 1K weekly. The data did not provide insights into the weekly active users for this app.

GPS Camera with Time Stamp saw a peak in downloads at the end of July with about 1.1K, followed by a decline throughout the remainder of the quarter. Active users mirrored this trend, peaking at 1.4K and gradually decreasing to 853 by the end of September.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape among navigation apps in South Africa, as observed by Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics, visit the Sensor Tower platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: September 2024