what3words: Navigation & Maps

what3words: Navigation & Maps

Navigate to any exact location

44K ratings
885 reviews
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Details

Released
July 1, 2013
Updated
October 20, 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 users say about what3words

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What's New in what3words

5.10.5

October 20, 2026

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

5

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

what3words Pro

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$4.691 Month
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 87-7

Navigation

This app dropped -7 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on October 31, 2026.

Top Free

📈 140+9

Navigation

This app rose +9 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on October 31, 2026.

User reviews

Fire Chief

ADs crash the app and make it very clunky now. Half my screen is an advertisement. Good job on destroying a good platform!! Seconds count in emergencies and you now made it worse. Just stupid to make buck. Time for someone to make a new app.

Going Pro is bad

I have been with you since the beginning, I introduced W3W TO HM Coastguard. Tonight I opened the app to help my wife navigate the centre of Leeds on a Saturday night. The app is now obscured by advertisements and rendered virtually unusable. I’m sorry to have to write this review after years of recommending to anyone who will listen. I am now ashamed of my input.
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Just deleted the app

It was originally a great idea. After reading complaints online about it having changed, I launched it for the first time in months. It popped up things. It wanted me to allow tracking. It then displayed a banner ad that started playing music automatically.

Deleted. Too bad. They had a good thing for a bit. I can no longer recommend this app.
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Ruined by ads

This used to be so good, but is now ruined by intrusive noisy slop adverts. There seems to be no way of silencing the adverts other than paying for the pro version. I understand the app wants to make money, but intrusive advertising is not the best way.

Too many adds

Ruined by being greedy. Sorry.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Location changes unexpectedly

Bug

App crashes on launch

Bug

Unable to select country/language

Bug
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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

Feature

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.