AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top Navigation and Maps Apps on Android in South Africa: Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the leading navigation and maps apps on Android in South Africa during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, South Africa's Android users showed interesting trends in their choice of navigation and maps applications. Data from Sensor Tower highlights the performance of the top five apps in this category.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained strong weekly download numbers, peaking at approximately 29K in mid-December. However, active users fluctuated, starting at 803K and ending the quarter at around 768K.
Satellite View - Maps - Radar experienced a modest revenue stream, reaching $126 in early December. Downloads decreased towards the end of the quarter, with active users peaking at 31K in late December.
Live Earth Map & GPS Tracker saw a notable rise in downloads, hitting a high of 28K in early December. Revenue also increased, peaking at $137 in the final week of the year.
MapXplorer: Navigation, Radar reported a steady increase in revenue, reaching up to $1.3K in mid-December. Downloads surged to 10.6K during the same period, with active users peaking at 28K.
Finally, Easy Rout Map: Navigation Path saw a significant increase in downloads, with a peak of 11.5K in mid-December. Active users followed a similar trend, reaching 36K at their highest.
These insights underscore the dynamic nature of the navigation and maps sector in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
