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Top 5 Maps & Navigation Apps in New Zealand: Q1 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top maps and navigation apps in New Zealand for Q1 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Maps & Navigation Apps in New Zealand: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the maps and navigation app market in New Zealand displayed varied performance trends across the top five apps on the unified platform. Here's a closer look at each app's trajectory in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.

Uber - Request a ride saw weekly downloads fluctuate, peaking at around 7.2K in mid-February. Meanwhile, weekly active users showed a consistent increase, starting at approximately 190K and reaching over 240K by the end of March.

AT Mobile: Find your way experienced a significant early quarter rise in downloads, peaking at 5.1K in late January. Active users also grew steadily, peaking at about 130K before a slight decline towards the quarter's end.

Gaspy - Fuel Prices maintained a modest revenue stream, reaching $246 in late February. Downloads started strong at 3.5K but tapered off to 2.6K by the end of March. Active users showed a downward trend, starting at 163K and ending at 153K.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic downloads began at 3.6K, gradually decreasing to around 2K by March's end. Active users fluctuated, starting at 26K and closing at 22K.

Finally, Transit • Subway & Bus Times saw revenue climb to $357 in mid-March. Downloads peaked at 2K in early February before declining. Active users increased significantly from 15K to over 24K before a slight dip towards the end.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the dynamic app landscape in New Zealand. For more detailed data and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025