Top Navigation and Maps Apps in New Zealand Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of top navigation and maps applications on a unified platform in New Zealand showcased interesting trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps experienced varying levels of user engagement and downloads.

Google Maps Go from Google LLC maintained a consistent presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 3.1K and 4K. The app saw a slight increase in weekly active users, starting the quarter with approximately 1.8M and closing at about 1.77M. Despite minimal revenue, a peak of $9 was recorded in the week of September 15.

Waze Navigation & Live Traffic experienced steady weekly downloads, peaking at 2.5K in mid-September. Active users grew from 27K to over 32K by the end of the quarter, indicating a robust user engagement.

Google Earth, also by Google LLC, had stable weekly downloads ranging from 1.7K to 2.3K. Active user numbers showed a downward trend, starting at 13.3K and ending at 14.9K.

Polarsteps Travel from Polarsteps Travel saw its downloads peak at 2K in early September. Weekly active users increased steadily, closing the quarter at 12.7K.

Finally, Satellite View - Maps - Radar from Mortys Games showed an upward trajectory in weekly downloads, reaching over 1K by the end of September. Weekly revenue hovered around $100, with a notable peak of $114 in early September.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower's platform.