AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in UAE: Q4 2025
Explore the performance of the top maps and navigation apps on Android in the UAE during Q4 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top maps and navigation apps on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates demonstrated varied performance metrics. This analysis, derived from Sensor Tower data, highlights trends in downloads and active users.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a consistent presence with weekly downloads peaking at approximately 17K in early December. Despite a slight fluctuation, active users remained robust, reaching around 642.5K by the end of the quarter.
Careem: rides, food, grocery saw its highest downloads in late October with about 18.3K, followed by a gradual decline towards the end of the quarter. The app's active user base started at 972.9K and concluded the year at roughly 788.4K.
Yango: taxi, food, delivery experienced a notable increase in downloads in early November, peaking at 14.6K. Active users showed modest growth, reaching a high of 108.7K in early December.
Bolt: Request a Ride observed a steady download rate with a slight peak of 7.3K in early November. Active users gradually increased throughout the quarter, ending at approximately 73.7K.
2GIS: Offline map & navigation displayed a steady download pattern, peaking at 6.9K in early November. Active users showed an upward trend from 111.3K in early October to 143.3K by the end of December.
For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
