# what3words vs InfoMaps

The clearest difference is rating: what3words at 4.8 against InfoMaps's 3.0. what3words also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 3) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). InfoMaps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

what3words holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: what3words has 44K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of what3words's written reviews are positive against 33% of InfoMaps's.

what3words ships an update weekly, InfoMaps monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | what3words | InfoMaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what3words-navigation-and-maps/id657878530/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infomaps/id1630622360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [what3words Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657878533) | [Spotter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569624703) |

## What reviewers say

### what3words

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

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Free · Navigation, #125 Top Grossing · 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


### InfoMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infomaps/id1630622360)

This app provides offline mapping solutions for areas with limited mobile network coverage. It features satellite imagery, local place names, and navigation, working both online and offline. Users can download specific regions to save storage space.

**Highlights:** Offline satellite base map, Downloadable regional maps, Local place names and tourist spots, Online and offline modes, Navigation features, Regular data updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is what3words free?

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

### Is InfoMaps free?

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

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

what3words is rated higher. what3words averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while InfoMaps averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do what3words or InfoMaps have ads?

what3words shows ads; InfoMaps does not.

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

what3words ships an update weekly, and InfoMaps monthly. Most recently, what3words was updated on October 27, 2026 and InfoMaps on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*