Top 5 Auto Apps' Performance in the UK for Q1 2021

Overview of the UK's Top Auto Applications in Q1 2021

The first quarter of 2021 has seen a mix of performances among the top auto applications in the United Kingdom. Here's a brief look at the trends for each of the leading apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

AutoTrader: Cars to Buy & Sell

AutoTrader experienced a steady trend in downloads, starting at 23K and peaking at 27K in mid-February before stabilizing around 26K. Weekly active users remained robust, with figures hovering between 250K and 260K throughout the quarter. Revenue showed fluctuations, with a high of $139K in late February and lows around $70K towards the end of March.

Shell

The Shell app witnessed a significant increase in downloads early in the quarter, peaking at 25K in late January, but saw a decline to just under 8K by the end of March. Its weekly active users started at 128K and reached a high of 150K in mid-January, before a gradual decline to around 122K by the quarter's end.

BPme: Pay for Fuel in Your Car

BPme displayed growth in downloads in the early weeks, peaking at 5K, but then experienced a dip to around 4K towards March. Weekly active users showed modest variations, ranging from 25K to 27K, with a slight increase in late March.

Vehicle Smart - Car Check

Vehicle Smart saw consistent download numbers, maintaining around 4K throughout the quarter. Revenue trends for this app were more volatile, with a significant peak at $8.6K in late February and another rise to $8.7K in late March. Active users remained steady, with a slight increase from 14K to around 15K.

PetrolPrices.com

PetrolPrices.com's downloads were generally stable, with a notable spike to 14K in mid-March. Weekly active users had a significant jump in the same period, doubling from 11K to 23K, before decreasing to around 14K by the end of March.

For more insights into the auto application market, Sensor Tower's full suite of analytics tools provides an in-depth look at app performance and user trends.