Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps on Android in UAE Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top navigation and maps apps on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates showcased notable trends in downloads and user engagement. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps have varied performance metrics that highlight their popularity and usage.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic showed a consistent increase in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 8.5K in early October and peaking at 18.2K towards the end of December. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users fluctuating from 300K to 318K.

2GIS: Offline map & navigation experienced a gradual rise in weekly downloads, reaching over 12K by the end of December. The app's active user base also saw a steady increase, starting at 82.6K and climbing to 106K.

Yango Maps had a significant spike in downloads mid-December, with numbers reaching 23.5K. The app's active users were recorded at 70.5K by the end of the quarter.

Muslim Prayer - Qibla Compass maintained steady weekly downloads around the 4K to 5K range. The app's weekly revenue remained modest, with slight fluctuations around $5. Weekly active users increased from 11.9K to 13.3K by the end of December.

Finally, Offline Maps, GPS, Speedometer experienced a stable performance in terms of downloads, ranging from 3K to 4.2K throughout the quarter. Weekly active users remained consistent, hovering around 5.3K to 5.7K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower. The trends observed in these apps highlight their varying degrees of popularity and user engagement within the UAE's navigation and maps category.