Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in South Africa Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top maps and navigation applications in South Africa showed varied performance in terms of downloads, active users, and revenue. According to data from Sensor Tower, these trends provide a glimpse into the apps' market dynamics.

Bolt: Request a Ride maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at around 96K in early December. Active users fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 4.1M in late November before stabilizing around 3.2M by the end of the quarter.

Uber - Request a ride experienced a steady increase in downloads, culminating in about 42K weekly downloads by mid-December. Its active user base saw a peak of 2M in late November, followed by a decline to around 1.6M by the quarter's close.

inDrive. Rides with fair fares observed consistent growth in downloads, reaching approximately 34K in mid-December. Active users climbed steadily, peaking at nearly 498K in early December.

Phone Tracker and GPS Location saw its weekly downloads decrease from 22K to around 12K by the end of December. Active users followed a similar downward trend, ending the quarter with about 44K users.

Phone Number Tracker had a moderate increase in revenue, reaching approximately $165 in the last week of December. Downloads grew steadily, culminating in 20K by the end of the quarter. Active users also increased, finishing the year with close to 59K.

For more detailed insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive analytics platform.