Top Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in Kenya: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the Maps and Navigation app category on the Android platform in Kenya saw significant activity. According to Sensor Tower, here is a detailed performance summary of the top five apps.

Bolt: Request a Ride showed a consistent increase in weekly downloads, starting from about 19.9K in early January and reaching 22.5K by the end of March. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users fluctuating between 970K and 1.2M throughout the quarter.

Phone Location Tracker experienced a remarkable growth in downloads, starting with just 350 at the end of December and peaking at 27.7K in late February. Active users also increased significantly, reaching a high of 38.7K in early March. Revenue, although minimal, saw a small peak of $38 in early February.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a steady download rate, averaging around 11K weekly, with a peak of 13.3K in late March. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 548K at the start of the quarter to 634K by the end.

GPS Satellite View: Live Maps had a varied download pattern, with numbers ranging from 5.5K to 14.5K, peaking in mid-February. Active users remained stable, hovering around 55K to 67K throughout the quarter.

Finally, Phone Number Tracker saw its downloads fluctuate, starting strong at 20.2K in early January and dropping to 954 by late March. Active users decreased from 45.1K to 33.7K by the end of the quarter, while revenue remained steady, with minor peaks reaching $6.

This data from Sensor Tower provides a comprehensive view of the app performance landscape in Kenya for Q1 2025, offering valuable insights into user engagement and market trends.