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AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024

Top Maps and Navigation Apps in Middle East Q3 2024

Explore the performance trends of the leading Maps and Navigation apps across the Middle East on a unified platform during the third quarter of 2024.

Top Maps and Navigation Apps in Middle East Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the Middle East's Maps and Navigation app market saw varied performance among the leading apps on a unified platform. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights trends in weekly downloads and active user counts, providing insights into app engagement.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a steady presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between approximately 55K and 64K. Active users started at 1.7M and showed a slight increase, peaking at 1.77M mid-September before settling back to 1.72M by the end of the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a consistent download pattern, with numbers ranging from 33K to 42K per week. Meanwhile, its active user base showed a decreasing trend, starting at 2.46M and ending the quarter at 2.27M.

Careem – rides, food & more saw weekly downloads between 38K and 46K, with a notable increase in September. Active users grew from 433K to 457K during the quarter, indicating a rise in user engagement.

Bolt: Request a Ride maintained a stable download rate, with figures hovering around 40K to 52K weekly. Its active user count remained relatively steady, fluctuating slightly around the 220K mark throughout the quarter.

Phone Tracker and GPS Location showed an upward trend in downloads, starting at 13K and peaking at 25K in mid-August, while active users increased from 229K to 271K, showcasing growing interest and usage.

For further insights and detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2024