AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top Maps and Navigation Apps in the UK: Q1 2025 Performance
Explore the performance of top maps and navigation apps in the UK during Q1 2025, with insights on downloads and active users.
In the first quarter of 2025, the top maps and navigation applications in the United Kingdom showcased varied performance metrics on the unified platform, according to Sensor Tower data.
Uber - Request a ride started the year with over 108K downloads, slightly dipping to 82.4K in the second week. However, it maintained a gradual upward trend, peaking at approximately 97K by the end of March. Its weekly active users began at 5.6M, experiencing fluctuations before climbing to nearly 6M by the quarter's end.
Trainline: Train travel Europe saw a consistent increase in downloads, starting at 54.3K and reaching a high of 70.6K mid-quarter. Active users followed a similar upward trend, beginning at 5.8M and ending the quarter at 6M.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a steady rise in downloads from 42.5K to 59.2K. Its active user base fluctuated slightly, starting at 3.6M and closing the quarter at 3.7M.
TfL Go: Plan, Pay, Travel had a notable spike in downloads, reaching 97.6K in early February. Active users grew from 547K to 857K, reflecting increased engagement over the quarter.
Finally, Bolt: Request a Ride maintained a steady download rate, beginning at 52.3K and settling at around 44.3K. Its active users showed resilience, starting at 1.3M and ending at 1.1M.
For more detailed insights and metrics, visit Sensor Tower.
