what3words: Navigation & Maps

Name: what3words: Navigation & Maps
Rating: 4.8 (43739 reviews)
Author: what3words Ltd.

By: what3words Ltd.

Navigate to any exact location

Features & Capabilities

what3words assigns a unique three-word address to every 10-foot square, turning any location into a precise, shareable trio of words. With this extension, you can find, navigate to, and save exact spots around the world using just three words—ideal for planning meetups, sharing home or business locations, and guiding others to an entry point.

Key features include offline address lookup, compatibility with Apple Maps and Google Maps, saving and categorizing favorite locations as lists, AutoSuggest prompts, multilingual support (60+ languages), offline compass navigation, and the ability to attach what3words addresses to photos. Use it to guide emergencies, improve deliveries, or simply remember memorable places like sunsets, parking spots, or waterfalls.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping

By:

what3words Ltd.

Rating:

4.80

(43,739) 20 new ratings

Version:

5.8.2 Last updated: 2026-06-25

Version code:

887397384

Creation date:

2013-07-01

Compatible devices:

Size:

261.70MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 6,717 ▼ 10

Other rankings

#19 in Essential Navigation Apps

#15 in navigation keyword 12 ▲ 3

#26 in address keyword 24 ▼ 5

#42 in maps keyword 18 ▼ 7

#52 in google maps keyword 26 ▼ 2

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Developed by:

what3words Ltd.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/what3words-navigation-maps/id657878530

Website:

https://what3words.com

User Reviews

Users praise what3words for its precise 3-word addressing and emergency-use value, frequently noting its lifesaving utility for first responders. However, widespread criticism centers on monetization: high Pro pricing, gating of essential features behind a subscription, and a cluttered free version with ads. Additional complaints include reliance on Apple Maps for navigation and a perceived shift toward a money-driven model, which many feel undermines the app's usefulness.

Pros

Critical tool for locating 911 callers and guiding responders in difficult locations.
Precise 3-word addressing provides accurate, shareable location data for navigation.
Innovative mapping concept with broad real-world utility.
Versatile for tasks beyond emergencies (e.g., parking and campground management).
Widely praised as an amazing, lifesaving system by users in emergency and field-work contexts.

Cons

Steep Pro pricing with core features gated behind a subscription (examples include $5/month or $50/year).
Free version cluttered with ads and lock icons blocking features.
Navigation is heavily tied to Apple Maps, with other services gated behind Pro or not available.
Perceived monetization-driven changes and a 'money grab' model that undermines usefulness.

Recent reviews

I lost my way and found the only way to go back was with 2 words. With MY 3 WORMS - my brain have never been so clean!!!

by ho*****, 2026-06-21

Great for concerts and festivals. Pinpoint accuracy.

by ar*****, 2026-06-19

I am okay with subscriptions as long as they don't make originally free features into paid ones. As far as I can tell, they only added AI features and immediately put them behind a paywall. The core functionality of converting 3 words to coords and coords to 3 words is still there.