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Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in South America Q4 2025

Explore the performance trends of the leading maps and navigation apps on Android in South America during Q4 2025, highlighting downloads and active user metrics.

Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in South America Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Uber - Request a ride showed robust performance on the Android platform in South America. Weekly downloads demonstrated fluctuations, starting at around 404K and peaking at approximately 484K in mid-December. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users starting at 30.7M and reaching a high of 34.9M before a decline to 27.7M by the end of the quarter.

99: Rides, Food, Pay also saw significant activity throughout the quarter. Downloads began at 339K, rising to over 452K in early December. Active users increased from 13.9M to a peak of 16.5M, with a slight drop to 13.6M by the quarter's close.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic had a steady increase in downloads, starting at 269K and ending the quarter with 336K. The app's active users maintained a consistent upward trend, beginning at 26.9M and peaking at 29.7M in mid-December.

inDrive. Rides with fair fares experienced varied download numbers, starting at 266K and reaching 266K again in late December after fluctuations. The app's active users showed an upward trend overall, rising from 10.9M to a high of 12.9M before closing the quarter at 11M.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides started with 175K downloads, reaching a peak of 189K in late December. Active users increased from 9.7M to a peak of 11.3M before ending the quarter at 8.5M.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's data, providing a comprehensive look at the maps and navigation app landscape in South America. For more detailed analytics, Sensor Tower offers extensive resources and insights.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026