Top Navigation and Maps Apps on iOS in the Middle East: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the iOS platform in the Middle East saw significant activity in the navigation and maps apps category, with Google Maps, Waze Navigation & Live Traffic, Google Earth, Radarbot: Speed Cameras | GPS, and JESR | جسر leading the charge. Here's how these apps performed:

• Google Maps by Google maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads fluctuating around 70K to 84K. Active users remained robust, peaking at approximately 12.1M by the end of March.

• Waze Navigation & Live Traffic from Waze Inc. showed variable download numbers, hitting a high of 22.2K in the last week of March. Active users demonstrated a steady climb, reaching over 2.6M by quarter's end.

• Google Earth also from Google, experienced a notable increase in downloads, peaking at 24.2K in the final week. Active users, however, remained relatively stable around 140K to 160K throughout the quarter.

• Radarbot: Speed Cameras | GPS by Iteration Mobile S.L saw a remarkable surge in both downloads and revenue. Downloads reached 13.7K in the week of March 24, while weekly revenue peaked at $21.5K in the same period. Active users also increased significantly, reaching around 74K by the end of March.

• JESR | جسر showed a dramatic rise in downloads, culminating in a peak of 22.4K in the last week of March. Active users grew steadily, reaching nearly 89K by the end of the quarter.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a comprehensive look at the trends shaping the navigation and maps app market in this region. For more detailed analyses and insights, visit Sensor Tower's website.