by what3words
Perfect for: Outdoor enthusiasts, emergency responders, and delivery professionals who regularly navigate to precise locations without traditional addresses
used as a safeguard when running off-road to ensure that, if the worst happens, I can get a very precise location out for help. also used it for treasure hunts and general navigation. if I had one quibble, it is that I can set a target location look at my route and my blue dot approaching the target spot... but if I accidentally do a one finger touch while doing a 2 finger zoom gesture, my target square moves... a "did you mean this" check before moving the target!
Amazing idea and amazing app. I have used it for years and have tried to get other people to use it. Imagine yourself being broken down in the middle of nowhere. Do you want to be fumbling with long latitude and longitude coordinates? Or use an app recognized and used by the US government, car manufacturers and many more companies? How about being in the woods and you want to leave but easily remember where you were. It's also fun to use with friends. The possibilities are endless.
working in emergency services this app can save a life there have been numerous occasions where what3words has actually been paramount in finding a person and at times saving them from harm or their life. I never really thought much of it until working where I do. All I would say is don't wait until you really need it to download it. Amb, police and fire all use the app and a what3words can actually find you when you don't know where you are
used to help ambulance find us on a cycle path after my wife had a bad crash. absolutely brilliant because trying to describe where I was wasn't very helpful to the agent.
the idea is so brilliant! only time will tell about the ease of use, options, and compatibility w/other apps)
what3words
10/25/2025