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Top Navigation and Maps Apps in the Middle East: Q4 2025 Performance

Explore the performance of the top navigation and maps apps in the Middle East during Q4 2025, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top Navigation and Maps Apps in the Middle East: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Middle East witnessed significant activity in the navigation and maps app sector. Here's a closer look at the top performers based on data from Sensor Tower.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic saw a consistent rise in weekly downloads, peaking at around 63K in mid-December. The app maintained a robust base of weekly active users, fluctuating around 4.7M throughout the quarter.

Google Maps Go continued to be a dominant force with weekly downloads reaching up to 94K towards the end of November. The app's active users remained stable, hovering around 30M, while weekly revenue showed minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at approximately $43.

Google Earth experienced variability in downloads, with a notable spike to 76K in the final week of December. Active users increased to over 400K by the end of the quarter, highlighting a growing interest in the app.

Offline Maps, GPS, Speedometer observed relatively stable download figures, peaking at 8.2K in late October. Active users showed a gradual increase, reaching over 22K in mid-December.

Finally, Live Earth Map - World Map 3D demonstrated a notable increase in revenue, climbing to approximately $1.4K by the end of December. Weekly downloads saw a peak of 12.4K in late November, while active users slightly declined towards the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform to explore further data and trends in the app market.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026