Top 5 Travel and Local Apps in South Africa: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top travel and local apps in South Africa showcased varied performance trends across downloads and active users. According to Sensor Tower, these insights provide an overview of the market dynamics during this period.

Instabridge: WiFi Hotspot Map from Instabridge Sweden AB experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, beginning with over 67K at the start of April and seeing a dip to around 21K by late May, before rising again to approximately 28K by the end of June. Weekly revenue peaked at about $55 in early May and then tapered off to $5 by the end of the quarter. Active users saw a decline from 107K in mid-April to about 61K in mid-June, before climbing back to nearly 70K by the end of June.

Booking.com: Hotels & Travel maintained a steady download rate, starting at 17K in early April and ending the quarter at a similar level. Active user numbers slightly decreased from 594K to 536K over the quarter, indicating a relatively stable user base.

FlySafair observed a remarkable spike in downloads, with numbers soaring from 5.2K in early April to 82K in early May. Active users peaked at 225K during this surge and settled at 148K by the end of June.

Easy Rout Map: Navigation Path saw a modest increase in downloads, starting at about 6K in April and rising to 6.4K by late June. Active users grew steadily from 14.6K to 22.2K throughout the quarter.

Google Maps continued to dominate with weekly downloads fluctuating around 17K to 23K. Active users remained robust, starting at 15.8M and experiencing minor fluctuations to end at around 15.7M.

These performance metrics highlight the dynamic landscape of travel and local apps in South Africa, with each app showing unique trends. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.