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

The third quarter of 2025 saw notable trends in the performance of the top navigation and maps applications in the United Kingdom, as reported by Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared on a unified platform:

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced fluctuating weekly downloads, peaking at around 81K in late August. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users reaching approximately 4.5M in late July.

Google Maps saw its weekly downloads peak at about 78K in mid-July, with a gradual decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users hovered around 40M throughout the period, showcasing a steady engagement.

what3words: Navigation & Maps had an upward trend in weekly revenue, reaching $1K by the end of September. Downloads were highest at the start of the quarter, with a peak of 51K, while active users showed a varied pattern, ending at over 620K.

myRAC maintained consistent weekly downloads, with a peak of 35K in late July. The app's active users increased steadily, reaching approximately 270K by the end of September.

Finally, Google Earth displayed stable download numbers, peaking at 32K at the end of the quarter. Active users showed an increase, starting at 664K and ending at 685K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the navigation and maps category in the UK, offering a glimpse into user preferences and engagement. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.