Performance of Top Maps and Navigation Apps in South Africa, Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, Bolt: Request a Ride experienced a fluctuating download pattern, peaking at around 87K in the first week of April and ending the quarter with approximately 60K downloads. Active users showed a general decline, starting from 3.9M and dropping to around 3.4M by the end of June.

inDrive. Rides with fair fares maintained a steady download rate, beginning at 44K and closing the quarter at 37K. The app saw a decrease in active users, starting at 454K and finishing at 388K.

Uber - Request a ride had weekly downloads starting at 44K, with a rise to nearly 39K by the end of the quarter. Active users fluctuated slightly, beginning at 2.1M and ending at 1.7M.

Phone Tracker & GPS Location saw a steady increase in downloads, reaching 24K by the end of June. Active users also rose, starting at 29K and climbing to 94K. Revenue showed a gradual increase, reaching $94 by the last week of June.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a consistent download rate, ending the quarter at 23K. Active users demonstrated resilience, starting at 822K and closing at 811K.

These insights, based on data from Sensor Tower, provide a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of Maps and Navigation apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive insights into these applications' performances.