Top 5 iOS Navigation Apps in the UK: Q3 2024 Performance

In Q3 2024, the iOS navigation app landscape in the United Kingdom showcased intriguing trends in weekly downloads and active user metrics. Here’s a closer look at the performance of the top five apps in this category, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Maps maintained a robust presence. Weekly downloads peaked at approximately 87K in mid-July, with a gradual decline to around 67K by the end of September. Active users started at about 9.6M, rising to a high of 9.9M in early August, before settling to 9.6M again by the end of the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a noticeable increase in weekly downloads, reaching about 54.8K in mid-August. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 3.3M in mid-August, with a slight dip to 2.9M by the end of September.

what3words: Navigation & Maps saw weekly downloads reach a high of 35.2K in mid-July, followed by a decline to 21.5K by the end of September. Active users showed a steady increase through August, peaking at 125K, before decreasing to approximately 104K by the quarter's end.

TfL Go: Live Tube, Bus & Rail had a steady download rate, with a peak of 18.3K in late September. Active users remained relatively stable throughout the quarter, averaging around 180K.

Citymapper: All Live Transit demonstrated a strong upward trend in downloads, culminating in nearly 19.9K by late September. Active users grew consistently, reaching nearly 299K by the end of the quarter. Weekly revenue showed fluctuations, peaking at $2.2K in early September.

These insights provide a snapshot of the navigation app market in the UK for Q3 2024. For more detailed analytics and insights, Sensor Tower remains a valuable resource.