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

In the first quarter of 2025, the navigation and maps app category on iOS in the United Arab Emirates witnessed notable trends. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five applications, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Maps maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads ranging from 13.8K to 20.3K. The app saw a peak in downloads in early February at 20.3K, while weekly active users remained consistently high, peaking at approximately 1.9M by the end of March.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a varied download trend, with a noticeable increase to 8.9K in the last week of March. The app's active user base showed growth, reaching over 302K by the quarter's end.

Google Earth saw a steady download pattern, peaking at 2.6K downloads in the final week of March. Active users fluctuated, starting at 18.2K and ending at 22.3K, indicating a resurgence in late March.

Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) had a significant spike in downloads, reaching 3.4K in late February. The app's weekly revenue also showed variability, peaking at $30 in early March. Active users increased notably to 2.1K by March 3.

2GIS: Offline Map & Navigation experienced steady downloads throughout the quarter, with a slight rise to 1.6K by the end of March. Active users steadily grew, surpassing 52K by the end of the quarter.

These insights illustrate the dynamic nature of the navigation app market in the UAE. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.