Top Maps and Navigation Apps in Kenya: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, Kenya's maps and navigation app landscape showcased diverse performance across leading platforms. According to Sensor Tower data, these apps demonstrated varying trends in downloads and active users, offering insights into user preferences and market dynamics.

Bolt: Request a Ride maintained a consistent presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 20K and 31K. Notably, a peak was observed in early May with 31.3K downloads. The app's active user base remained robust, ranging from 1.2M to 1.4M throughout the quarter.

Phone Tracker & GPS Location saw an upward trajectory in weekly downloads, particularly in late June, reaching 24.1K. Active users also increased steadily, growing from 35.9K to a high of 96K by the quarter's end. Revenue, though minimal, was recorded at up to $4 in late June.

Uber - Request a ride experienced stable weekly downloads, ranging from 13.9K to 18.2K. The active user count showed a gradual increase, peaking at 803K in the final week of June.

Phone Tracker and GPS Location displayed a fluctuating download pattern, with a significant increase to 17.7K in mid-May. Active users decreased from 398K to 334K by the end of June.

Faras - Request a Ride showed consistent download numbers, staying between 4.7K and 7.6K. Active users grew steadily, reaching 344K in early June before slightly declining towards the quarter's end.

These trends reflect the dynamic nature of the maps and navigation app market in Kenya. For a deeper dive into these insights, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive analytics to explore further.