Top Maps and Navigation Apps in New Zealand: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the maps and navigation app landscape in New Zealand showed varied performance across key metrics, as revealed by Sensor Tower data.

Uber - Request a ride saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, peaking at 9.9K in mid-November. The app maintained strong user engagement, with weekly active users climbing from 240K to a high of 327K in early December.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides experienced a decline in downloads, starting at 7.2K in early October and dropping to 4.4K by the end of December. Its active user base showed a slight increase from 41K to 44K in early December, before tapering off to 36K by the quarter's end.

Bolt: Request a Ride showed a moderate increase in downloads, reaching 6.4K in mid-November. Active users increased from 23K to 28K during the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced a significant boost in downloads, particularly in mid-December with 6.6K. The app maintained a steady climb in active users, peaking at 38K in early December.

Gaspy - Fuel Prices had a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $213 in late December. Downloads remained stable, with a slight increase to 3.4K by the quarter's end. Active users fluctuated, eventually reaching 165K in December.

For detailed insights and further analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.