Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in South Africa on Android, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the Maps and Navigation category on Android in South Africa saw significant activity, with the top apps showing varied performance in terms of downloads and active users.

Bolt: Request a Ride experienced a steady flow in weekly downloads, peaking at around 55K by the end of September. Its active user base fluctuated, starting at approximately 2.8M and climbing to over 3.2M by the quarter's end.

inDrive. Rides with fair fares maintained consistent download numbers, closing the quarter with about 28K weekly downloads. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 432K to nearly 495K.

Uber - Request a ride displayed an upward trend in weekly downloads, ending the quarter at approximately 29K. Active users also grew, reaching 1.5M by the end of September.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic had a steady performance in downloads, with a slight increase to 19K at the end of the quarter. Active users rose from 688K to over 753K, indicating a healthy user engagement.

Phone Tracker & GPS Location saw a decline in downloads throughout the quarter, falling to about 8.9K. However, active users showed resilience, growing to approximately 121K.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, offering a comprehensive overview of app performance in the Maps and Navigation category. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's website.