Top 5 iOS Travel Apps in the US: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the travel category on iOS in the United States saw significant activity among its top apps, as revealed by Sensor Tower data. Here, we delve into the performance of the top five travel applications, focusing on their weekly downloads and active user trends.

Uber - Request a ride from Uber Technologies, Inc. maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads ranging from 224K to 262K. The app experienced a peak in downloads during the week of August 19. Its active users remained stable, fluctuating slightly between 7.4M and 7.9M throughout the quarter, indicating a consistent user base.

Airbnb saw a gradual decline in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 245K in early July and decreasing to around 167K by the end of September. Active users followed a similar trend, decreasing from roughly 3.8M to 3.1M over the same period.

Lyft demonstrated a relatively steady performance with weekly downloads hovering between 157K and 179K. Active users showed growth, rising from about 3.2M to 3.4M, particularly in the latter half of the quarter.

Expedia: Hotels, Flights & Car experienced a downward trend in weekly downloads, beginning with 181K in early July and ending with 146K in late September. The app's active users remained stable, with numbers fluctuating slightly around 1.6M.

American Airlines started the quarter with weekly downloads of approximately 137K, peaking at over 159K by mid-July, before settling at around 112K by the end of September. Active users saw a gradual decline from about 740K to 659K.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the travel app market on iOS, with varying download and active user patterns observed across the leading apps. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.