what3words: Navigation & Maps

what3words: Navigation & Maps

Navigate to any exact location

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853 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 1, 2013
  • September 11, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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This app assigns a unique three-word address to every 10-foot square on Earth. Easily find, share, and navigate to precise locations worldwide using simple word combinations. It's ideal for pinpointing exact meeting spots, deliveries, or even emergency services.

Navigate using three-word addresses
Share precise locations
Find current address offline
Compatible with navigation apps
Save and categorize favorite locations
Offline navigation with compass mode
Supports over 60 languages
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What's New in what3words

5.10.1

September 11, 2026

NEW: AI Voice is now available on Apple Watch. Find and navigate to what3words locations just by talking. Pro membership required.

Subscription plans

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Charts

Top Free

📉 74-2

Navigation

This app dropped -2 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 132-6

Navigation

This app dropped -6 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

User reviews

Free!?!

Free if you only want to save 10 places after that it is $$$ per year. So disingenuous.

Used to review this 5 star

Used to be a fantastic app, especially for first responders, but now it’s plagued with adds, it takes away vital minutes waiting for the adds to skip. Sadly, no longer as useful.

Dangerous ad fest

Echoing a lot of the recent reviews about how brazen the ads are now. This service literally advertises how it can be used to get emergency medical assistance, the idea that you would need to watch a full screen advert before you can get your location for help is disgusting. I appreciate free services need funding, but intrusive adds or a £30 a year subscription for something most people only use a few times or in emergencies is gross. It’s clear they’ve decided they can get away with it while the average review score is still high.
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Was great - now rubbish

Travelling around the country and needing to save multiple locations this app was great, been able to quickly share destinations with my work colleagues and the integration to use Tom Tom as my navigation app was also great, now it’s unusable, the small portion of the map is unusable because of adds, can no longer save a new destination etc etc, it’s ruined.
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Location changes unexpectedly

Bug

App crashes on launch

Bug

Unable to select country/language

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add ability to sort/organize saved locations

Feature

Integrate with contacts/address book

Feature

Provide voice output for location names

Feature

Offer offline map downloads

Feature

Develop a version for seniors/accessibility

Feature

Integrate with popular navigation apps

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FAQ

What is what3words?

what3words is a system that assigns a unique three-word address to every 10-foot square on Earth. This allows for incredibly precise location identification, making it easy to find, share, and navigate to any spot globally.

How does what3words help with navigation?

You can use a three-word address to find your way to any location. The app integrates with popular navigation apps like Apple Maps and Google Maps, allowing you to input the what3words address directly for turn-by-turn directions.

Is what3words free to use?

The core functionality of the what3words app is free to download and use. While the app itself is free, there are in-app purchases available for additional features or services.

Can I use what3words offline?

Yes, you can find your current what3words address even when you are offline. The app also offers an offline navigation mode with a compass, allowing you to find your way without an internet connection.

Who would benefit from using what3words?

This app is beneficial for a wide range of users, including travelers, delivery drivers, emergency services, businesses, and individuals who need to communicate exact locations for meetups, deliveries, or to guide others to specific entrances.