Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in South Africa: Q1 2025

The first quarter of 2025 saw significant activity in the maps and navigation app category in South Africa. Data from Sensor Tower reveals intriguing trends across the top five apps on a unified platform.

Bolt: Request a Ride showed a consistent pattern in weekly downloads, beginning at around 58.6K and peaking at 87.1K by the end of March. Active users increased from approximately 3.2M to over 4.1M, indicating a robust user base.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a stable download rate, starting at 40.3K and reaching 43.8K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a positive trend, rising from about 1.6M to over 2M.

inDrive. Rides with fair fares experienced a gradual increase in downloads, beginning at 31.2K and ending at 44.2K. Active users also saw an upward trajectory, starting at 476K and growing to 454K by the quarter's end.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic had a steady rise in both downloads and active users. Downloads increased from 21.5K to 21.6K, while active users went from 695K to over 821K.

Phone Number Tracker witnessed a noticeable decline in downloads, starting at 20K and dropping to 1K by late March. However, the app's revenue had modest fluctuations, peaking at $175 in late January.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of maps and navigation apps in South Africa. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.