AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Navigation and Maps Apps Performance in the UK Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top navigation and maps apps in the UK during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, navigation and maps apps in the United Kingdom showed varied performance metrics on a unified platform, according to data from Sensor Tower.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a solid presence with weekly downloads peaking at around 70.4K in late October, before stabilizing to approximately 56.2K by the end of December. Their weekly active users saw a high of about 4.6M mid-December, indicating strong user engagement throughout the quarter.
Google Maps experienced a steady download rate, reaching around 60.8K downloads in mid-October. Revenue showed fluctuations, with a notable peak of $57 in mid-December. Active users remained consistently high, with an average of over 42M weekly.
Google Earth downloads varied, hitting a high of 39.9K in early November. While the active user count dipped to about 438K in late November, it rebounded to approximately 655K by the end of December, showcasing resilience in user retention.
myRAC showed a consistent download trend, with numbers fluctuating between 26.3K and 34K throughout the quarter. Active users reached a peak of around 303K in early December, before dropping to approximately 203K by the end of the month.
Lastly, what3words: Navigation & Maps saw a decline in downloads, from 33.8K in early October to about 22.4K by the end of December. Revenue showed significant growth, peaking at $2.5K in the final week of the year. Active users remained fairly stable, with a notable dip in late December.
For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower for comprehensive analytics and data.