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

Explore the performance of the top navigation and maps apps on a unified platform in the US during Q4 2025, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

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

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top navigation and maps applications on a unified platform in the United States showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Google Maps Go from Google LLC saw a stable presence with weekly downloads consistently above 300K, peaking at 414.9K at the start of the quarter. The app's weekly active users hovered around 219M, with slight fluctuations. Revenue peaked at $470 in early October but showed a downward trend as the quarter progressed.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users starting at 21.5M and peaking at 22.8M mid-quarter. Downloads remained steady, starting at 206.8K and closing the quarter at 182.7K.

Google Earth recorded a notable download spike in early November, reaching 176.9K. Active users showed a peak of 2.9M in early November, reflecting a strong user engagement during that period.

Satellite View - Maps - Radar by Mortys Games experienced a gradual decline in weekly downloads, beginning at 61.8K and ending at 23.4K. Revenue followed a similar downward trend, starting at $2.2K and ending at $283.

Finally, MapXplorer: Navigation, Radar from Goldlab Pro showed a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $34.7K in late December. Downloads varied, with a notable spike to 38.4K in mid-October, while active users peaked at 95.8K in mid-December.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's comprehensive data analytics, providing a detailed view of app performance trends in the navigation and maps category. For more in-depth analysis and updates, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026