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AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Maps and Navigation Apps on Android in the US - Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the leading Maps and Navigation apps on Android in the United States during Q4 2025, including download and active user statistics.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Maps and Navigation category on Android in the United States showcased diverse performance trends among its top applications. Here’s a closer look at the key players, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Uber - Request a ride saw its weekly downloads fluctuate, starting at approximately 128K and declining to around 87K by the end of December. Meanwhile, its weekly active users demonstrated a strong presence, peaking at about 6.5M in mid-December.
Lyft experienced a gradual decrease in weekly downloads from 100K to approximately 78K. Its active user base showed variability, with a significant drop to 3.3M in late December.
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic maintained a steady download rate, with numbers ranging from 71K to 58K. Active users peaked at about 7.6M in late October, before declining towards the end of the quarter.
Satellite View - Maps - Radar experienced a decrease in both downloads and revenue. Downloads fell from 62K to 23K, and weekly revenue dropped from $2.2K to $283.
Transit - Subway & Bus Times showed consistent weekly downloads, hovering around 33K initially and ending at about 25K. Active users peaked at 1.2M in early December but saw a decline to 796K by the end of the quarter.
These insights reflect the dynamic nature of user engagement in the Maps and Navigation sector. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.
