Q3 2025 Performance of Top Navigation and Maps Apps in Australia

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top navigation and maps applications in Australia showed varying trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the key players in this category based on data from Sensor Tower.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained steady weekly downloads, peaking at about 44.9K by the end of September. Active users for this app fluctuated, starting at 1.55M and ending at 1.64M, indicating a consistent user base.

Google Maps experienced strong weekly downloads, with a minor dip mid-quarter but closing at 23.2K. Active users increased from 12.3M to 12.9M, reflecting its popularity. Revenue remained negligible, with only minor fluctuations throughout the period.

Google Earth saw downloads increase gradually, reaching a high of 13.1K by the end of the quarter. However, active users showed a downward trend, decreasing from 179K to 133K.

Polarsteps Travel showed a consistent download pattern, with a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users displayed growth, starting at 50.4K and peaking at 78.2K, indicating an expanding user base despite stable download numbers.

MapXplorer: Navigation, Radar reported a steady increase in revenue, reaching approximately $5.3K by mid-September. Downloads fluctuated, with a noticeable peak of 4.7K in early September. Active users rose from 6.7K to 9.8K, showing a positive engagement trend.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.