Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps in the US: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top maps and navigation apps in the United States showed varied performance trends on a unified platform, combining both iOS and Android data. Here are the highlights:

Uber - Request a ride maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads fluctuating around the 300K to 400K range. The app's active user base was notably large, peaking at over 20M in several weeks, indicating sustained user engagement.

Lyft experienced a steady pattern in weekly downloads, ranging between 200K and 300K. Active users showed some variability, with numbers ranging from about 9.2M to 11.5M throughout the quarter.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic saw weekly downloads mostly between 170K and 230K. Active user figures remained robust, peaking at over 22M, although there was a gradual decline towards the end of the quarter.

Satellite View - Maps - Radar had a noticeable decline in weekly downloads, starting at around 61K and dropping to about 23K by the end of December. Revenue followed a similar downward trend, decreasing from approximately $2.2K to $283.

Transit - Subway & Bus Times showed consistent weekly downloads, generally hovering between 60K and 88K. Revenue peaked at about $34.2K early in the quarter, with a slight decrease towards the end. Active users started strong at around 2.9M but dipped to just under 2M by the end of the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, providing a comprehensive view of app performance. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.