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Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps on iOS in the UK: Q3 2025

Explore the performance of top navigation and maps apps in the UK for Q3 2025, highlighting trends in downloads, active users, and revenue.

Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps on iOS in the UK: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, navigation and maps apps on iOS in the United Kingdom showcased varying performance in terms of downloads, active users, and revenue. Here's a look at the top five apps.

Google Maps experienced a dynamic quarter with weekly downloads peaking at approximately 75K in late July. However, a downward trend followed, ending the quarter at about 47K. Active users reached a high of 21.4M mid-quarter, before settling at around 20.5M. Revenue saw a slight increase towards the end of September, reaching $12.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a relatively stable download rate, peaking at 43K at the start of July and ending at about 31K. Active users fluctuated, reaching a peak of 2.5M in late August before closing at 2.3M.

what3words: Navigation & Maps showed a notable increase in revenue, starting at $135 and climbing to $650 by the end of the quarter. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 27K and ending at 18K. Active users peaked at 555K in early July but saw a decline, closing at approximately 357K.

Google Earth had a steady download rate, beginning at 16K and ending at about 17K. Active users saw a peak of 472K mid-quarter, closing at around 405K.

Finally, myRAC downloads remained stable, with a notable increase to 16K at the end of September. Active users showed a consistent upward trend, closing the quarter at 132K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, illustrate the diverse performance of navigation and maps apps in the UK market. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025