AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps in Kenya on iOS: Q1 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top carpooling and ridesharing apps on iOS in Kenya during Q1 2025, with insights into downloads and user engagement.
The first quarter of 2025 showcased interesting trends in the carpooling and ridesharing sector on the iOS platform in Kenya. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top apps in this category, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Bolt: Request a Ride experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting from about 2.2K at the beginning of January and peaking at approximately 5.9K by the end of March. The app maintained a strong user base with weekly active users fluctuating between 84K and 109K during the quarter.
Uber - Request a ride maintained a steady download rate, beginning the quarter with around 1.3K downloads and seeing a gradual rise to 1.7K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from approximately 67K to 81K over the same period.
Faras had a varied download pattern, starting with around 1K downloads and reaching 1.5K by the end of March. Despite the absence of active user data, the download trend suggests growing interest.
Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver saw relatively stable download numbers, ranging from 100 to 150 throughout the quarter. Active users showed a slight increase, beginning at approximately 1.7K and peaking at 1.8K.
Yango: taxi, food, delivery demonstrated consistent download activity, with numbers hovering around 100 to 150 weekly. Active users remained steady, fluctuating between 540 and 600 throughout the quarter.
These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the ridesharing market in Kenya. For more detailed analysis and data, please visit Sensor Tower.
