Top 5 iOS Navigation Apps in UAE Q3 2024

The third quarter of 2024 saw significant activity among the top navigation apps on iOS in the United Arab Emirates. Here, we explore the performance of the leading five apps in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

Google Maps maintained a robust presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 13.7K and 20.6K. The app's active users remained consistently high, starting at approximately 984K and ending the quarter with a slight increase to around 980K.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic showed a gradual rise in downloads, beginning at 5.9K and peaking at 7.4K by the end of September. The app's active user base hovered between 273K and 291K, demonstrating stable engagement throughout the quarter.

Qibla Finder Compass 100% experienced a varied revenue stream, with weekly figures ranging from $663 to $1.6K. Downloads were relatively steady, with numbers ranging from 1.7K to 2.3K, while active users exhibited a slight decline, moving from 5.1K to 5.5K during the quarter.

Yango Maps saw download numbers initially around 1.3K, peaking at 1.9K mid-September before dropping to 655 by the end of the quarter. Despite the fluctuations, the app maintained a presence in the market.

Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) recorded modest revenue figures, staying between $5 and $22 weekly. Downloads remained consistent, ranging from 1.2K to 1.7K, while active users showed a slight decrease from 1.1K to just over 1K.

For more detailed insights and trends, readers can explore the data further on Sensor Tower.