Top Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in Nigeria: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the Maps and Navigation category on the Android platform in Nigeria showcased notable trends across the top-performing applications. Here’s a detailed look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bolt: Request a Ride saw a consistent upward trajectory in weekly downloads, peaking at about 30.7K in early August. The app’s weekly active users also increased, climbing from 1.6M at the start of July to over 1.7M by the end of September.

inDrive. Rides with fair fares experienced fluctuations in downloads, starting strong with 28.7K in early July, dipping mid-quarter, and then rebounding to 25.9K by the end of September. Its weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 450K throughout the quarter.

Phone Tracker & GPS Location faced a decline in downloads, dropping from 22.5K in late June to approximately 3.5K by the end of the quarter. Despite this, its active user base saw a slight increase, ending the quarter at 173.7K. Revenue for this app remained modest, fluctuating around $40 per week.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at 5.9K and rising to 10K by early September. Active users also grew consistently, reaching over 310K at the end of the period.

Phone Number Location showed a significant increase in downloads, peaking at 12K in early September. The app's active user count also grew, ending the quarter with approximately 16.4K users. Weekly revenue saw a small peak in late August, reaching around $71.

These trends reflect the dynamic landscape of the Maps and Navigation category in Nigeria's Android market. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.