AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024
Top 5 Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps in Africa Q3 2024
Discover how the leading carpooling and ridesharing apps performed in Africa during Q3 2024, with insights into downloads and active user trends.
In the third quarter of 2024, the top carpooling and ridesharing apps in Africa showed varied performance trends across downloads and active users. These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamics of the region's app market.
inDrive. Save on city rides maintained a steady presence with weekly downloads ranging from approximately 201K to 228K. The app experienced a peak in downloads at the beginning and end of the quarter. Active users fluctuated slightly, with numbers hovering around 1.4M throughout the period.
Bolt: Request a Ride saw weekly downloads ranging from 147K to 229K, with a notable increase at the end of September. Active users remained robust, peaking at over 2.1M by the end of the quarter.
Uber - Request a ride demonstrated consistent weekly downloads, starting at around 101K and growing to over 130K by the quarter's end. The app's active users showed stability, with figures consistently around 2.5M.
Yassir experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at 71K and reaching over 98K mid-quarter. The app's active user base also grew, peaking at nearly 396K by the end of September.
DiDi Rider: Affordable rides had a more fluctuating download pattern, beginning at 61K and closing the quarter with approximately 53K. Active users saw a slight decline, but the app maintained a base of around 260K throughout the quarter.
For more detailed insights and data on these apps, visit Sensor Tower.
