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In the second quarter of 2025, the top navigation and maps applications in the United States showed varying trends in downloads and active users. Here's a detailed look at the performance of these apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Google Maps maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at approximately 484K in early May, although there was a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. The app consistently engaged a large user base, with active users reaching around 194M in early June.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic saw an upward trend in weekly downloads, culminating in about 258K by mid-June. Active user numbers fluctuated slightly, with a notable rise to over 22M during June.
Google Earth experienced a steady download rate, peaking at nearly 159K at the end of June. Active users saw significant growth, reaching over 3.2M in mid-June, indicating increased engagement.
MapXplorer: Navigation, Radar showed a remarkable increase in weekly revenue, hitting over $31K by late June. Downloads and active users both experienced growth, with downloads reaching about 60K and active users peaking at over 89K in mid-June.
Speedometer Simple exhibited a consistent rise in revenue, culminating at around $13K by the end of June. The app's downloads also increased, reaching approximately 32K in early June, while active users peaked at over 70K.
These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape for navigation and maps apps in the US. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.