Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in the Middle East for Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the Middle East saw significant activity in the Maps and Navigation app category on the Android platform. Data from Sensor Tower reveals interesting trends in downloads and active users for the top five apps.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic showed a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at around 29K in early July and climbing to approximately 38.5K by the end of September. Its weekly active users also experienced growth, beginning at 2.46M and peaking at about 2.67M mid-quarter, before stabilizing at 2.58M.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a robust download rate, with numbers increasing from 36.2K to a high of 50.3K in late August, before settling at 47.3K by the end of the quarter. The app's weekly active users rose significantly from 894K to over 1.14M, showcasing a consistent upward trend throughout the period.

Careem: Rides, Food & more experienced a gradual rise in downloads, beginning at 27.5K and reaching 42.1K by the end of September. Active users also increased steadily, starting at 921K and reaching 1.2M, reflecting a growing user base in the region.

Jeeny - Book Affordable Rides saw a moderate increase in downloads, peaking at 16.2K in early August before stabilizing around 14.9K. Active users demonstrated substantial growth, moving from 225K at the start of the quarter to an impressive 395K by the end.

Lastly, Bolt: Request a Ride had a consistent download trend, with numbers rising from 20.2K to a high of 27K in the last week of September. Active users followed a similar pattern, starting at 281K and reaching 405K, indicating a strong presence in the market.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the Maps and Navigation category in the Middle East, with each app showing unique trends in user engagement and adoption. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.