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

Explore the performance trends of the leading navigation and maps apps in the UAE during Q1 2025, based on Sensor Tower's data.

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

In the first quarter of 2025, the top navigation and maps applications on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

  • Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a steady download pattern with peaks reaching approximately 19K in early February. Active users showed a significant increase, peaking at around 379K in late March.

  • Muslim Prayer - Qibla Compass had a notable spike in downloads in late February, reaching around 17K. Revenue saw a modest peak at $11 by the end of March, while active users increased to over 30K in early March.

  • 2GIS: Offline map & navigation maintained a consistent download rate, averaging around 6K weekly. Active users showed a gradual increase, reaching approximately 125K by the end of the quarter.

  • Google Earth maintained stable downloads, with numbers hovering around 3K. Active users peaked at over 32K in early February before experiencing a decline.

  • Offline Maps, GPS, Speedometer saw download numbers fluctuate slightly, averaging around 2.5K. Active users showed a gradual increase throughout the quarter, ending with over 6K.

These insights, based on data from Sensor Tower, provide a glimpse into the dynamic trends of navigation and maps apps in the UAE. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive analytics platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025