AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps on Android in New Zealand, Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 navigation and maps apps on Android in New Zealand during Q4 2025, including downloads and active user data.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top navigation and maps apps on Android in New Zealand showed varied performance in terms of downloads and active users. Here’s a breakdown of the trends for these leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 1.1K in early October and peaking at over 3.7K in mid-December. The app's active users also grew significantly from 13.5K to nearly 16K by the end of the quarter.
Meanwhile, Google Earth maintained a steady download rate, fluctuating slightly around 900 to 1K weekly. Active user numbers saw an initial dip but recovered to end the quarter at approximately 9.8K.
Satellite View - Maps - Radar showed a mixed trend. Weekly downloads decreased from around 1K to below 500 by the end of December. Active users, however, remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at around 3K.
For CamperMate: Au & NZ Road Trip, downloads increased steadily, reaching a peak of 751 in the week of December 22. The app's active user base grew from 2.7K to nearly 5K, indicating increased user engagement.
Lastly, Pocket Maps witnessed a dramatic spike in downloads, particularly in the week of November 24, with numbers jumping to over 4.8K. This surge was followed by a stabilizing period.
These insights reflect the dynamic shifts in app popularity and user engagement in New Zealand's navigation and maps app sector. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.
