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

In the third quarter of 2025, the top navigation and maps applications on iOS in South Africa showed varied performance trends. Here's a look at the data provided by Sensor Tower.

Google Maps maintained a solid presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 13.7K and 17.5K. Despite some weeks with no revenue, it peaked at approximately $60 in the week of September 8. Weekly active users saw a growth from around 785K to 830K by the end of the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced steady weekly downloads, ranging from 3.7K to 5K. Active users showed a slight increase, ending the quarter at approximately 227K.

Google Earth had a consistent download rate, with numbers climbing slightly from 1.3K to 1.8K. Active users also rose, reaching nearly 23.4K by the end of September.

MapXplorer: Navigation, Radar demonstrated an upward trend in revenue, peaking at about $988 in the last week of September. Downloads showed a similar trend, with weekly figures ranging from 445 to 760. Active users increased to approximately 10K by the quarter's end.

SmoothSwing had modest revenue, peaking at $146 in mid-August, while downloads varied between 173 and 290 weekly. Active users remained stable around the 1.9K mark.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's website, where you can explore the data further and gain a deeper understanding of these trends.