Top Navigation and Maps Apps on iOS in Oceania: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top navigation and maps applications on iOS in Oceania showcased interesting trends. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Maps saw a steady pattern in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 29K in early April and ending the quarter with a similar figure of around 28K. Although its revenue was negligible, the app maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users hovering around 6M.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, reaching a high of 28K in mid-April. The app's weekly active users fluctuated but ended with a strong number of nearly 981K, indicating a healthy engagement despite no revenue.

Google Earth maintained a consistent weekly download rate, peaking at over 8K towards the end of June. Its active user base showed an upward trend, culminating in nearly 120K by the end of the quarter.

Polarsteps Travel displayed a gradual increase in downloads, with a notable peak of 5.7K in late May. The app's active users saw a decline mid-quarter but rebounded to over 32K by the end of June.

Lastly, Live Traffic NSW showed a unique download spike of 20K in May, with active users peaking at 26K during the same period. The app's metrics indicate sporadic but significant engagement throughout the quarter.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic landscape of navigation and maps apps in Oceania, with varying user engagement and download patterns across the board.