Yandex Maps and Navigator Downloads & RevenueYandex Maps and Navigator · Google Play
Yandex Maps and Navigator gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Yandex Maps and Navigator is #3 in Maps & Navigation Free on Google Play in Russia and charting in 17 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Yandex Maps and Navigator update history & changes
Last change · 27 events since 17 Sep 2026Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 27 events
- 🔎Yandex Maps and Navigator reached Top 10 for “waze”#10 in United States search · popularity 94
- 🔎Yandex Maps and Navigator reached Top 10 for “navigation”#10 in Netherlands search · popularity 69
- 🔎Yandex Maps and Navigator reached Top 10 for “gps”#9 in Netherlands search · popularity 74
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #32Top Free · All Apps · RU
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator charting in a new countrySpain
- 🔎Yandex Maps and Navigator reached Top 10 for “navigation”#10 in Germany search · popularity 77
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #58Top Free · All Apps · RU
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator charting in a new countryTaiwan
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator entered the top 10Top Free · Maps & Navigation · TR
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator charting in a new country in 5 chartsNetherlands · Sweden · Thailand · Turkey · +1 more
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Free · Maps & Navigation · NL · Top Free · Maps & Navigation · SE
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #67Top Free · All Apps · RU
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #71Top Free · All Apps · RU
- 🌏Yandex Maps and Navigator: found on Samsung Galaxy Store
- ✏️Yandex Maps and Navigator: new screenshots8 screenshots (was 8) · US
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Free · Maps & Navigation · JP · Top Free · Maps & Navigation · US
- 📦Yandex Maps and Navigator updated to version 31.1.3Now you can see where all the deals are in Yandex Maps! Head over to Select Pluses for rewards, discounts, and special offers. Choose a cashback category and discover great deals right on the map!
- 🔎Yandex Maps and Navigator reached Top 10 for “gps”#9 in United Kingdom search · popularity 80
- ✏️Yandex Maps and Navigator: new screenshots8 screenshots (was 8) · US
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator new best rank in the overall chart: #80Top Free · All Apps · RU
- 📦Yandex Maps and Navigator updated to version 31.0.3It's fall in the city, and it's fall in Yandex Maps too! Check out parks for a nice stroll and great photos, cafes with a seasonal menu, and other spots that match your vibe. All the coziest, coolest stuff is right in your Recommendations feed, just below the search bar… more
- 📈Yandex Maps and Navigator entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Free · Maps & Navigation · AU · Top Free · Maps & Navigation · GB
- 🔎Yandex Maps and Navigator reached Top 10 for “gps”#7 in India search · popularity 81
- 🔎Yandex Maps and Navigator reached Top 10 for “яндекс”#9 in Russia search · popularity 97
- 🔎Yandex Maps and Navigator reached Top 10 for “yandex”#8 in Russia search · popularity 84
- 🆕Yandex Maps and Navigator first spotted by AppInsiderRussia
- 📦Yandex Maps and Navigator version 30.9.1Scooters are now on Maps! Grab an available one nearby to get to the subway or just take it for a spin before the season's over. Enjoy!
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Maps & Navigation FreeYandex Maps and Navigator at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, feature-rich navigation and local discovery platform offering real-time traffic data, public transport tracking, and voice-assisted routing for drivers and commuters. The app holds strong top-5 positions in Russia and Turkey while maintaining a presence in Western European markets like the Netherlands and Germany, indicating sustained relevance despite geopolitical shifts.
Similar apps: Google Maps, Waze, 2GIS
Yandex Maps and Navigator on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v30.8.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Yandex Maps and Navigator downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Yandex Maps and Navigator's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
On Android app stores
The same app (ru.yandex.yandexmaps) on every Android store we track.
| Store | Installs | Rating | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | 100,000,000+ | ★ 4.4 (1.8M) | 31.1.3 | Open ↗ |
| Samsung Galaxy Store | not published | ★ 2.5 (1) | 31.0.3 | Open ↗ |
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Yandex Maps and Navigator makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | Maps & NavigationFree | #3 |
 Turkey | Maps & NavigationFree | #5 |
 United States | Maps & NavigationFree | #120 |
 Japan | Maps & NavigationFree | #106 |
 Germany | Maps & NavigationFree | #62 |
 United Kingdom | Maps & NavigationFree | #96 |
| Russia | All AppsFree | #107 |
 Netherlands | Maps & NavigationFree | #37 |
 France | Maps & NavigationFree | #170 |
 India | Maps & NavigationFree | #138 |
 Australia | Maps & NavigationFree | #152 |
 United Arab Emirates | Maps & NavigationFree | #63 |
 Saudi Arabia | Maps & NavigationFree | #99 |
 Italy | Maps & NavigationFree | #147 |
 Sweden | Maps & NavigationFree | #75 |
 Indonesia | Maps & NavigationFree | #169 |
 Thailand | Maps & NavigationFree | #184 |
 Vietnam | Maps & NavigationFree | #190 |
Apps near Yandex Maps and Navigator on the chart
Maps & Navigation Free, around #3.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Yandex Maps and Navigator
From the 109 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users express strong frustration with intrusive advertising, poor performance, and inaccurate public transport data. While some praise the map detail in specific regions like Belarus or Kazakhstan, many report navigation errors and UI regressions.
Mixed (45% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and its features and content. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and the design. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Very good and easy to use”
- Features & content: “good app and what features available”
- Updates: “just it's necessary to update speed limits of some roads in Türkiye”
- Useful: “Wonderful app, super useful and I'd even say must-have”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Bad design, full of bugs, lame”
- Design: “Bad design, full of bugs, lame”
- Useful: “Works well in Nepal but not so much in India”
About Yandex Maps and Navigator
Navigator
• Real-time traffic forecasts to get you moving and avoid traffic jams.
• Voice prompts for turns, cameras, speed limits, accidents, and roadworks to help you navigate without looking at the screen.
• Alice is also on board: she'll help you find a place, create a route, or call a number from your contact list.
• The app recommends faster routes if the traffic conditions have changed.
• To navigate offline, simply download an offline map.
• You can use the app on your car screen via Android Auto.
• City parking and parking fees.
• Pay for gas in the app at over 8000 gas stations across Russia.
Search for places and businesses
• Easily search the business directory using filters and get detailed address results with entrances and driveways.
• Find everything you need to know about a business: contact information, working hours, list of services, photos, visitor reviews, and rating.
• Check the indoor maps of large shopping malls, train stations, and airports.
• No internet? Search with an offline map.
• Save cafes, shops, and other favorite spots to My places and view them on other devices.
Public transport
• Track buses, trams, trolleybuses, and minibuses in real time.
• Choose to display only selected routes.
• Get your public transport schedule for the next 30 days.
• Check the expected arrival time at your stop.
• Find public transport stops, metro stations, and other important facilities.
• Learn in advance about congestion in metro stations.
• Get information about the most convenient exits and transfers on your route.
• Check if you need the first or last metro car – a nifty feature for people traveling by metro in Moscow, Novosibirsk, or Saint Petersburg.
Routes for any mode of transport
• By car: Navigation that accounts for traffic conditions and camera warnings.
• On foot: Voice prompts make it easier to enjoy a walk without looking at the screen.
• By public transport: Track your bus or tram in real time and check expected arrival times.
• By bike: Be warned about crossings and exits to motorways.
• On a scooter: We'll suggest bikeways and sidewalks and help you avoid stairs where possible.
Making cities more convenient
• Book appointments at beauty salons online, at any time of day (or night!).
• Order food from cafes and restaurants and collect it on your way home or to work.
• Book electric scooters to ride around Moscow and Krasnodar.
• Order a taxi directly from the app.
And more
• Download maps to create driving routes
What's new in 31.1.3
Store changes
What Yandex Maps and Navigator changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.