# what3words vs X911Notification

The clearest difference is rating: what3words at 4.8 against X911Notification's 3.8. what3words also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). X911Notification's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. what3words sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. X911Notification asks for nothing beyond the download.

what3words holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: what3words has 44K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

what3words ships an update weekly, X911Notification monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | what3words | X911Notification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what3words-navigation-and-maps/id657878530/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x911notification/id1601523238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [what3words Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657878533) | [Allied Technical Consultants, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141550438) |

## What reviewers say

### what3words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what3words-navigation-and-maps/id657878530)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| what3words Pro | $4.69 | per month |
| what3words Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate location tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚑 Potentially life-saving in emergencies
- 🗺️ Precise location sharing
- 🤝 Helpful for meeting up with friends/family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent location accuracy
- 🤔 Confusing/not well-explained
- 📱 Requires data/cellular connectivity
- 🗺️ Outdated map data
- 🔍 Difficult to find/search saved locations

**Reported bugs**

- Location changes unexpectedly
- App crashes on launch
- Unable to select country/language

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/organize saved locations
- Integrate with contacts/address book
- Provide voice output for location names
- Offer offline map downloads
- Develop a version for seniors/accessibility


### X911Notification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x911notification/id1601523238)

This app sends push notifications to first responders with critical information from dispatchers about 911 incidents. It provides map links to incident locations and allows responders to review past incidents.

**Highlights:** Real-time 911 incident notifications, Push message alerts, Map linking for incident location, Review of prior incidents, Drill down to full incident details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is what3words free?

what3words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is X911Notification free?

X911Notification is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, what3words or X911Notification?

what3words is rated higher. what3words averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while X911Notification averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do what3words or X911Notification have ads?

what3words shows ads; X911Notification does not.

### Which is updated more often, what3words or X911Notification?

what3words ships an update weekly, and X911Notification monthly. Most recently, what3words was updated on November 6, 2026 and X911Notification on November 3, 2026.

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