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

The third quarter of 2025 witnessed intriguing trends in the navigation and maps app segment on Android devices in the United States. Here's a detailed look at the top five apps based on their performance metrics.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic saw a varied pattern in weekly downloads, beginning with approximately 73.6K and reaching a peak of 86.2K in mid-August. By the end of September, downloads settled around 71.3K. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users fluctuating between 6.6M and 7.4M.

Google Earth experienced a gradual decline in weekly downloads, starting at about 50.4K and dipping to 45.9K by the end of Q3. Active users displayed a similar trend, starting at 943K and decreasing to around 884K.

Satellite View - Maps - Radar showed a consistent increase in weekly downloads, beginning at 22.9K and climbing to 61.8K. Revenue also rose, peaking at $2.2K by the end of September. Active users increased steadily from 60.1K to 147.8K over the quarter.

The Compass app - Accurate Compass achieved notable weekly revenue, starting at $4.2K and peaking at $6.7K in late August. Downloads began at 23.8K but fell to 12.8K by the end of the quarter. Active users fluctuated, reaching a high of 74.7K before decreasing to 40.8K.

Finally, GPS Navigation & Map Direction had a modest revenue stream, with peaks around $22 in September. Downloads showed an upward trend, starting at 9.5K and rising to 20.3K. Active users increased from 4.2K to 9.8K by the quarter's end.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of navigation and maps applications on Android in the US. For more in-depth analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.