AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Maps & Navigation Apps in South Africa: Q3 2025
Discover the performance trends of the top Maps & Navigation apps in South Africa during Q3 2025, with insights on downloads and active users from Sensor Tower.
In the third quarter of 2025, the Maps & Navigation category in South Africa saw varying performance trends across the top five applications, according to Sensor Tower data.
Bolt: Request a Ride demonstrated a consistent pattern in weekly downloads, starting at around 60K in early July and peaking at approximately 69K by the end of September. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users fluctuating between 3.0M and 3.9M, showcasing steady engagement.
Uber - Request a ride experienced a stable download trend with figures ranging from 29K to 42K throughout the quarter. Its active user base remained robust, starting at 1.6M and reaching over 2M by the end of September.
inDrive. Rides with fair fares saw weekly downloads vary between 26K and 36K. The app's active user count showed a positive trend, increasing from 517K in late June to nearly 595K by the quarter's close.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a steady download rate with numbers close to 20K to 23K per week. Active users displayed a similar pattern, starting at 895K and peaking at over 980K towards the end of September.
Phone Tracker & GPS Location witnessed a decline in downloads from 24K to just under 9K by the end of the quarter. Despite this, active users grew slightly from 93K to over 121K, indicating strong user retention.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
