Top Navigation and Maps Apps on Android in New Zealand Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top navigation and maps applications on Android in New Zealand demonstrated varied performance metrics, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a dynamic trend in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 1.6K in mid-August. The app maintained a steady number of weekly active users, ranging from 10K to 13.5K throughout the quarter.

Google Earth showed consistency in weekly downloads, with figures generally hovering around 1K. The weekly active users displayed a mild fluctuation, reaching a high of 7.8K in late July before declining to 6.9K by the end of September.

Polarsteps Travel saw a gradual increase in downloads, peaking at 933 in early September before a drop towards the quarter's end. Active users increased steadily, culminating in 5.6K by late September.

Satellite View - Maps - Radar experienced a notable rise in downloads late in the quarter, reaching over 1K by the end of September. Active users followed a similar upward trend, ending the quarter with over 2.6K.

The Compass app - Accurate Compass had stable weekly downloads, averaging around 400. Active users showed a slight decline towards the quarter’s end, closing at 288.

These insights highlight the dynamic landscape of navigation and maps apps in New Zealand. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.