Top Navigation and Maps Apps Performance in South Africa Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of leading navigation and maps applications on a unified platform in South Africa showcased notable trends, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced steady weekly downloads, peaking at around 23.8K by the end of September. The app maintained substantial weekly active users, climbing from approximately 895K to 981K over the quarter.

Google Maps showed consistent weekly downloads, reaching about 22.2K in late September. Revenue saw minor fluctuations, with a peak of $60 in early September. Weekly active users rose from 15.4M to 16.2M, indicating strong engagement.

GPS Navigation & Map Direction had weekly downloads ranging between 3.7K and 7.1K, with revenue starting to appear in late September, peaking at $31. Active users increased from approximately 10.9K to 12.6K by the end of the quarter.

Offline Maps, GPS, Speedometer demonstrated strong download growth, peaking at 10.5K mid-September. Active users also saw a rise from 11.9K to 15.4K, reflecting increased adoption.

Google Earth maintained steady downloads, with a peak of 6.6K in early September. Active users climbed from 62K to 77K, showcasing a growing interest in the app.

These insights underscore the dynamic landscape of navigation and maps apps in South Africa, with further details available from Sensor Tower.