AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in New Zealand, Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top Maps and Navigation apps on Android in New Zealand during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Maps and Navigation category on the Android platform in New Zealand saw notable trends across the top five applications. These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight key metrics such as downloads and active users.
Uber - Request a ride maintained a consistent download rate, peaking at over 6K in mid-November. Active users fluctuated, starting at about 114K and reaching a high of 155K by early December.
DiDi Rider: Affordable rides experienced a gradual decline in downloads, starting at 3.2K in early October and dropping to around 1.1K by the end of December. Active users showed a slight increase, peaking at 18.7K in early December.
Bolt: Request a Ride saw downloads peak at 2.7K in mid-November, with active users steadily increasing from 10K to 12K throughout the quarter.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic observed a significant spike in downloads in mid-December, reaching 3.7K. Active users also increased, peaking at 16.8K in early December.
Gaspy - Fuel Prices showed consistent weekly revenue around $150, with downloads peaking at 1.6K in mid-December. Active users grew from 75K to 74.5K by the end of the quarter.
These trends provide a snapshot of the dynamic performance of navigation apps in New Zealand, with more detailed insights available from Sensor Tower.
