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Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in the US, Q3 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top maps and navigation apps on Android in the US during Q3 2025, featuring download and user activity data from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in the US, Q3 2025

In Q3 2025, the top maps and navigation apps on the Android platform in the United States showed varied performance trends. Here's a detailed look at the top five applications based on Sensor Tower data.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between approximately 105K and 132K. The app saw a peak in downloads at the end of September, reaching about 132K. Weekly active users remained robust, fluctuating around 5.9M to 6.4M, peaking mid-September.

Lyft also demonstrated consistent performance. Weekly downloads ranged from 89K to 107K, with a noticeable increase towards the end of July. Active user numbers rose from 3.6M to nearly 4M by the end of the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced steady download numbers, ranging from 67K to 86K throughout the quarter. Active user trends showed a slight decline from 7.4M to 6.8M by the quarter's end.

Satellite View - Maps - Radar saw a significant increase in both downloads and active users. Downloads surged from around 18K to over 61K, while active users grew from 60K to nearly 148K. Revenue also increased, peaking at over $2.2K by the end of September.

Finally, Transit • Subway & Bus Times displayed a steady rise in downloads, starting from 31K and reaching 39K. Active users climbed from 955K to over 1.2M, with revenue maintaining a stable range around $11K to $14K weekly.

For more comprehensive insights and data analysis, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025