Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps on Android in South Africa, Q1 2025

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

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a consistent presence with weekly downloads fluctuating from 12.8K to 17.7K. Notably, the app's active user base saw a peak at over 609K by the end of March, showing a strong engagement throughout the quarter.

GPS Satellite View: Live Maps experienced an impressive increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 11.8K in early March. Active users also saw a steady rise, reaching approximately 22.4K. Revenue showed sporadic growth, with occasional peaks reaching up to $31.

Offline Maps, GPS, Speedometer saw a varied download pattern, with numbers ranging from 2.5K to 6.7K weekly. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 7.7K and 10.4K, indicating consistent user engagement.

GPS Navigation & Map Direction showed a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at over 6K in late January. Active users grew to 8.9K by mid-March, while revenue saw minor peaks, reaching up to $39.

Finally, Google Earth experienced a steady decline in downloads, starting at 7.5K and closing the quarter at 3.1K. Active users decreased from 48.7K to 37.9K, indicating a downward trend in engagement.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower's website.