AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in UAE: Q2 2025
Explore the performance of the top 5 Maps and Navigation apps on Android in the UAE during Q2 2025, highlighting trends in downloads and active users.
In the second quarter of 2025, the Maps and Navigation category on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates saw varying trends among the top five applications. Data from Sensor Tower provides insights into their performance.
Careem: Rides, Food & more maintained strong weekly downloads, starting at approximately 17.7K and peaking at 22K in mid-April. However, downloads gradually decreased to about 15.9K by the end of June. Weekly active users showed fluctuations, starting at 561K, peaking at 691K in late April, and then declining to 623K by the end of the quarter.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a steady decline in downloads, beginning at 16K and dropping to 11.7K by the end of June. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 334K and 379K throughout the quarter.
Yango: taxi, food, delivery saw a modest increase in downloads, peaking at 10.5K towards the end of April. Weekly active users showed a consistent upward trend, starting at 38K and reaching a high of 56K in mid-June.
2GIS: Offline map & navigation had a gradual increase in downloads, with numbers rising from 5.6K to 6.5K by late June. Active users started at 125K, saw a dip mid-quarter, but ended with a slight decrease to 109K.
Bolt: Request a Ride showed varied download trends, starting at 3.7K and peaking at 6K in early June, before settling at 4.8K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 22K to 26K.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower. Understanding these trends can help developers and marketers strategize effectively in the competitive landscape of Maps and Navigation apps in the UAE.
