Performance of Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Unified Platform in South Africa - Q3 2024

During the third quarter of 2024, the top maps and navigation applications in South Africa demonstrated notable trends in downloads and active user engagement, as observed from Sensor Tower's data. Here's a closer look at the performance of these apps:

Bolt: Request a Ride showed a dynamic trend in weekly downloads, starting at over 100K in early July and experiencing fluctuations throughout the quarter, ultimately reaching a peak of approximately 122K by the end of September. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users ranging from around 560K to 640K, indicating consistent engagement.

Uber - Request a ride observed a steady increase in weekly downloads, beginning at about 33K and climbing to over 61K by late September. The active user base remained robust, fluctuating between 438K and 478K throughout the quarter, reflecting a stable user engagement.

inDrive. Save on city rides experienced variable weekly downloads, starting from 36K in early July, dipping mid-quarter, and closing at nearly 39K by the end of September. The app's active user count showed a slight upward trend, growing from approximately 223K to 238K over the same period.

GPS Location Tracker for Phone saw a gradual increase in weekly downloads, beginning at 11K and peaking at around 23K in early August before stabilizing. Active users also followed an increasing trend, moving from about 12K to 19K, indicating growing user interest.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a consistent download rate, with figures hovering around 20K throughout the quarter. The app's active user base remained steady, fluctuating slightly around 310K, demonstrating stable user engagement.

For more detailed insights into these trends, Sensor Tower provides comprehensive data and analysis.