AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top Maps and Navigation Apps in Kenya Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top five maps and navigation apps in Kenya during Q3 2025, with insights on downloads and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the maps and navigation app landscape in Kenya showed interesting trends, with top players maintaining significant user engagement and download rates. Here's a detailed look at the performance of the top five apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Bolt: Request a Ride saw weekly downloads fluctuate, starting at 22.7K and peaking at 35.7K in mid-August. Active users increased steadily from 1.2M to 1.6M over the quarter, reflecting consistent user engagement.
Uber - Request a ride experienced a stable growth in downloads, beginning at 17.9K and reaching 24.8K in late August. The app’s weekly active users rose from 694K to 852K, indicating a robust user base.
Phone Tracker & GPS Location saw a decline in downloads, dropping from 15.5K to 5.2K by quarter's end. However, active users remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 90K to 107K.
Faras - Request a Ride had a mixed performance, with downloads peaking at 16.8K mid-quarter before falling to 5.9K. Active user numbers remained steady, hovering around 330K.
Live Earth Map: GPS Navigation showed modest growth in downloads, reaching a peak of 6.6K in early September. Active users increased from 9.8K to 19.8K, demonstrating growing interest.
These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the maps and navigation app market in Kenya. For more detailed information, visit Sensor Tower's platform for comprehensive analytics.
