Top 5 Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the Bolt: Request a Ride app demonstrated significant activity on the Android platform in South Africa. Weekly downloads exhibited a notable upward trend, peaking at approximately 71K by the end of March. Active users saw an increase from around 2.7M at the start of the quarter to over 3.2M, highlighting the app's growing user base.

The Uber - Request a ride app maintained a consistent download rate, with numbers fluctuating between 22K and 32K weekly. Active users showed a slight increase, beginning at 1.2M and rising to 1.6M by the quarter's end.

For inDrive. Rides with fair fares, weekly downloads increased steadily, reaching around 35K in March. The active user count varied, starting at 406K and ending at 385K, indicating some fluctuations throughout the quarter.

The Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver app experienced growth in downloads, particularly in March, where downloads peaked at over 10K. Active users increased from approximately 40K to over 51K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, Wanatu Klient Toep saw a surge in downloads in January, reaching a high of 15.6K. However, the app's downloads tapered off, settling at around 1.5K by the end of March.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the dynamic carpooling and ridesharing market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.