Top 5 Travel and Local Apps on Android in South Africa Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the travel and local app category on the Android platform in South Africa saw varied performance among the top five apps, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Instabridge: WiFi Hotspot Map showed fluctuating weekly downloads, peaking at 35.8K in mid-July, and ending the quarter with 30.4K. The app's weekly active users started at 70.7K, reaching a low of 62K in late August before climbing to 68.2K by the end of September. Revenue peaked at $3 in both late June and early September.

Booking.com: Hotels & Travel experienced a steady download trend, beginning with 10.8K and closing the quarter at 10.6K. Active user numbers increased from 414.8K at the start to a peak of 501.6K in late September.

Marriott Bonvoy: Book Hotels maintained stable downloads, starting at 7.3K and ending at 6.6K. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from 21.7K to 24.4K by the end of the quarter.

Airbnb observed a notable rise in downloads, starting at 1.9K and peaking at 6.4K in early September. The app's active user base increased from 106K to 129.7K over the quarter.

Easy Rout Map: Navigation Path saw a decline in downloads from 6.5K to 1.9K, with active users decreasing from 21.4K to 18.1K by the end of September.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic app landscape in South Africa, highlighting the varying trends in downloads and user engagement. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.