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In Q1 2022, the top 5 navigation apps in the United Kingdom showed varied performance across multiple metrics, including weekly downloads and active users. This analysis is based on data from both iOS and Android platforms, provided by Sensor Tower.
Google Maps maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads starting at around 61.7K and peaking at approximately 147.5K by the week of March 21. The app also saw a steady increase in weekly active users, starting from 8.8M and reaching around 9.4M by the end of the quarter.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic had a consistent performance in weekly downloads, beginning with 45.7K and stabilizing around 36.5K towards the end of March. The app's weekly active users fluctuated slightly, starting at 2.5M and ending at approximately 2.4M.
what3words: Navigation & Maps experienced a moderate range of weekly downloads, beginning at 39.8K and ending with 38K. The app's weekly active users showed a similar trend, starting at 187K and closing the quarter at around 172K.
Citymapper: All Live Transit had a notable performance in weekly downloads, starting at 13.4K and peaking at approximately 25.1K in the week of February 28. The app's weekly active users also saw a consistent increase, rising from 279K at the beginning of the quarter to around 386K by the end of March. Additionally, Citymapper generated revenue with weekly earnings peaking at about $1.9K in early February.
Moovit: All Transit Options showed a steady growth in weekly downloads, starting at 7.4K and reaching 18.3K by the end of February. The app's weekly active users also demonstrated a steady increase, beginning at 115K and reaching around 141K by mid-March.
These insights provide a comprehensive overview of the performance of the top navigation apps in the UK for Q1 2022. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.