AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025
Explore the performance of the leading maps and navigation apps in South Africa on Android during the first quarter of 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the first quarter of 2025, the maps and navigation category on Android in South Africa saw notable trends across the top five applications. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps showed varying patterns in downloads and active users.
Bolt: Request a Ride experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, starting from around 48.3K and peaking at 71.3K by the end of March. Active users saw a significant rise, reaching approximately 3.5M in late March, indicating strong user engagement.
Uber - Request a ride maintained a steady download rate, with numbers climbing from 30.5K to about 32K by the end of the quarter. Active users also grew, peaking at around 1.6M, showcasing consistent user interest.
inDrive. Rides with fair fares showed an upward trend in downloads, ending the quarter with 35.5K. The app’s active users increased steadily, reaching roughly 385K, reflecting growing adoption.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic observed a gradual increase in downloads, starting at 15.8K and rising to 17.7K. Active users saw a peak of about 609K, indicating heightened usage and reliance on the app for navigation.
Phone Number Tracker had a varied performance with downloads decreasing initially but stabilizing towards the end of the quarter at 1.1K. The app’s revenue began at $165 and saw a decline to $14 by the end of March. Active users fluctuated, ultimately settling at around 50.2K.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement with maps and navigation apps in South Africa, reflecting diverse user preferences and needs. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.
