Top Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top maps and navigation apps on the Android platform in South Africa showed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at these apps based on data provided by Sensor Tower.

Circuit Route Planner from Circuit Routing Limited saw its weekly revenue peak at around $1K towards the end of January, followed by a notable rise to approximately $1.2K in late February. Weekly downloads initially surged to 401 in late January before stabilizing between 138 and 272 downloads per week. Active users experienced a peak of 621 in late January, followed by a gradual decline, ending the quarter at 485.

Navionics® Boating by Garmin experienced fluctuating revenue, peaking at $689 in late January. Download numbers started strong with 734 in early January but decreased significantly to 49 by the end of March. Active user numbers mirrored this trend, beginning at 729 and declining to 160 by the quarter's close.

GPS Coordinates Locator Map, published by Firehawk, maintained steady revenue, peaking at $291 in late February. Downloads showed a strong upward trend, reaching a high of 1.3K in late March. Active users also increased, peaking at 1.4K in the same period, indicating growing user engagement.

GPS Phone Location Tracker from ReiDxSoft saw a steady revenue decline with peaks at $287 at the start of the quarter. The app’s downloads were highest at 1.2K in early March, while active users peaked at 2.4K in the same period, showing a strong user base despite fluctuating download numbers.

Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps by Outside, Inc. saw a modest revenue increase, reaching $396 at the start of the quarter. Downloads started at 96 and saw a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, while active users remained relatively stable, peaking at 270 initially and ending at 238.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape among navigation apps in South Africa, showcasing varied user engagement and financial performance. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.