what3words: Navigation & Maps

Name: what3words: Navigation & Maps
Rating: 3.4027777 (46683 reviews)
Author: what3words

By: what3words App

Find any exact location with a what3words address - for easy navigation and more

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

41,949,055 ▲ 44.81K

Data as of 2026-08-22

Rating:

3.40 ▲ 0.02

(46,683)

Version:

5.9

Last updated: 2026-08-07

Features & Capabilities

what3words revolutionizes location identification by assigning every 10ft square a unique three-word address. This Chrome extension allows you to find, share, and navigate to precise locations effortlessly, enhancing navigation accuracy beyond traditional addresses or GPS coordinates.

Key features include offline access to your current location's what3words address, seamless integration with popular map apps like Google Maps and Apple Maps, list-based organization of favorite spots, and a compass mode for offline navigation. Trusted by thousands of 9-1-1 centers across the U.S., what3words supports emergency services in locating you precisely in hard-to-describe areas. Whether planning meet-ups, aiding deliveries, or exploring new adventures, this extension simplifies location sharing and navigation worldwide, supporting over 50 languages and wearable devices like Wear OS smartwatches.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

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Downloads:

Rating:

Version:

5.9 Last updated: 2026-08-07

Version code:

30616

Creation date:

2013-06-11

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk

Size:

176.64MB

Email:

su*****@what3words.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-22

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 3,638 ▼ 3

Other rankings

#146 in Android wear (Free) ▲ 2

#165 in Maps and navigation (Free) ▲ 10

#113 in

Top app in United Kingdom ▲ 3

#147 in

Top app in Poland ▲

#22 in location keyword 33 ▲

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

what3words

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.what3words.android

Email:

su*****@what3words.com

Website:

https://www.what3words.com

User Reviews

Users praise the accurate 3-word location system and the app's ease of use, plus handy sharing/export features. However, frequent complaints center on forced Pro pricing, data accuracy issues, gating key functions behind a paid tier, and paywalls for exporting data. Some also note UI clutter from pro promotions. Overall, reliability and value are undermined by monetization and data concerns.

Pros

Accurate location using 3-word addresses, especially in remote areas
Easy to use with a simple, intuitive interface
Convenient sharing/export options with other navigation apps (e.g., Waze) for work
Strong, intuitive concept of 3-word addressing that users find valuable

Cons

Forced subscription/pro pricing that requires payment to continue using features
Inaccurate or outdated location data, leading to wrong locations or stale maps
Core features gated behind Pro (e.g., navigation, voice commands) and removal of non-Pro functionality
Data export capabilities behind a paywall (e.g., paying to save GPS points to CSV)
UI clutter with Pro promotions that interrupt the user experience

Recent reviews

now a horrible form of freemium. essential parts such as saving locations and converting into different formats of location data have been stripped out of the app in a a money grab. this is a huge disappointment as it was a fantastic service before. I don't know if this has been purchased by a larger company? Keep the ads that's fine but make the app work like it used to.

Al*****, 2026-08-07

This app should be good but it is pointless. 25% of the screen is covered by a massive advert that is always in your face. The number one reason for using any navigation app is to search for where you want to navigate to - On this app, you have to pay to use the search function, making it completely useless.