Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in South Africa Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Maps and Navigation category on the Android platform in South Africa saw various trends among the top applications. Here's a closer look at the performance of the leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bolt: Request a Ride experienced fluctuating downloads, starting at around 66K weekly downloads and decreasing to approximately 48K by the end of the quarter. However, a peak was observed in early December with downloads reaching over 81K. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users fluctuating around 3M, peaking at over 3.4M in late November.

Uber - Request a ride showed a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting from about 27K and rising to over 30K by the end of December. Active users also saw growth, beginning at 1.3M and peaking at over 1.5M in late November before a slight drop towards the end of the year.

inDrive. Rides with fair fares maintained a consistent download rate, with numbers ranging from 19K to 27K throughout the quarter. The app's active user base showed an upward trend, starting at 375K and increasing to over 422K by mid-December.

Phone Tracker and GPS Location saw a decline in weekly downloads from 22K to 12K by the end of December. Despite this, the app maintained a steady number of active users, starting at 51K and experiencing a slight decrease to 44K by the end of the quarter.

Phone Number Tracker showed a steady revenue increase, starting at $112 and reaching $165 by the end of the quarter. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 21K in early October and ending the quarter at 20K. Active users increased from 38K to nearly 59K by the end of December.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the Maps and Navigation category in South Africa's Android market. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.