Top 5 US Navigation & Maps Apps Perform in Q1 2021

Navigating the digital landscape of mapping applications, the first quarter of 2021 showcased significant user engagement and download figures for the top navigation and maps apps in the United States. The data, curated by Sensor Tower, offers a glimpse into the preferences and usage patterns of American users across both iOS and Android platforms.

Google Maps Go maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users hovering around the 23 million mark throughout the quarter, peaking at 24 million by the end of March. Downloads remained consistent, starting at 400 thousand in the last week of December and experiencing a high of 470 thousand in mid-March.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic saw a progressive increase in downloads, beginning the quarter with approximately 192 thousand and ascending to a substantial 255 thousand by March's end. Active users for Waze followed a similar upward trajectory, starting at over 10 million and rising to over 11 million in the same period.

Google Earth experienced a stable download pattern, with figures fluctuating around the 160 thousand to 170 thousand range. The app's weekly active users presented a gradual increase, from about 1 million at the start of the quarter to over 1.2 million by March's close.

GPS, Maps, Voice Navigation depicted a modest revenue stream, with the highest weekly revenue reaching 353 dollars in early March. Downloads for the app showed slight variability but maintained an average of around 25 thousand, while active users saw a modest rise from 170 thousand to over 158 thousand by the quarter's end.

Lastly, Google Street View recorded downloads in the tens of thousands, with a slight increase from 26 thousand in late December to nearly 30 thousand in late March. Active users for the app remained relatively low compared to others in the category, with a steady increase from 37 thousand to nearly 39 thousand throughout the quarter.

The trends in the first quarter for these leading navigation and maps applications suggest a sustained reliance on digital mapping tools among US users. For more detailed insights and analysis, Sensor Tower's comprehensive app performance data provides an in-depth look at the app economy and user engagement across various categories and platforms.