Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps in Nigeria Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top navigation and maps applications in Nigeria showed varied performance on a unified platform. Here's a closer look at their trends based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Maps maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads starting at approximately 55.6K and stabilizing around 16K to 19K towards the end of March. Active user numbers fluctuated slightly, closing the quarter at about 20.4M.

Digital Compass for Android saw a significant spike in downloads at the beginning of January with over 113K, before stabilizing between 300 and 600 per week. Revenue remained low but consistent, peaking at $6 in several weeks. Active users peaked in early January at approximately 109.8K, later stabilizing in the 11K to 14K range.

GPS Satellite View: Live Maps experienced a peak in downloads mid-February with numbers reaching 15.6K. Revenue varied, peaking at $29 in late February, while active users peaked at 58.2K in the same period.

Muslim Prayer - Qibla Compass showed a steady increase in downloads early in the quarter, peaking at 6.6K in late February. Revenue had minor fluctuations, with a peak of $9 in several weeks. Active users increased to a high of 14.9K in the same period before declining slightly.

GPS Satellite Maps: Live Earth saw its downloads peak at 9.5K in late January, followed by a gradual decline. Revenue showed occasional spikes, reaching $17 mid-February. Active users increased to 8.3K in February before settling around 5K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the navigation app landscape in Nigeria, with more detailed data available from Sensor Tower.