Top 5 Navigation Apps Performance in South Africa Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the navigation app landscape in South Africa showcased varying performance trends among the top five applications, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Google Maps maintained a consistent presence in the market with weekly downloads starting at approximately 20.3K in early July and peaking at 24.2K by the end of September. The app's active user base fluctuated slightly but remained strong, starting at around 665.6K and closing the quarter at 641.6K.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced steady download numbers throughout the quarter. Downloads began at 22.2K and showed a slight dip before ending at 20.7K. The app's weekly active users hovered around the 310K mark, with minor fluctuations.

The Bolt Driver App had a modest download count, with figures ranging from 4.3K to 5.1K. Active user numbers saw a slight decline from approximately 93.2K to 92.8K by the end of the quarter.

GPS Phone Location Tracker showed a consistent increase in weekly revenue, starting at $215 and reaching $654 by the quarter's end. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 2.4K and then decreasing to 658. Active users followed a similar trend, beginning at 2.1K and ending at 1.7K.

Lastly, Citymapper: All Live Transit saw a steady weekly revenue stream, averaging around $120. Downloads varied, with a peak of 823 in mid-August and ending at 504. Active users remained relatively stable, starting at 3.4K and closing at 3.3K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.