What is the difference between what3words and Google Maps?
What is the difference between what3words and Google Maps? What3words uses a satellite map for users to make it easy to use and understand. It is not a Google Maps rival as it will not help you with navigation to any particular address.
Is what 3 words more accurate than GPS?
what3words addresses are as accurate as GPS coordinates, but they are easier to remember, and quicker to say over the phone, or enter into a device by voice or text.
Why do people use what3words?
Display a 3 word address Thousands of people use what3words to help people find their homes and businesses more easily – displaying their 3 word address on their websites, business cards and entrances.
How much does it cost to use what3words?
what3words is free for anyone to use via our app and online map. We make money by charging some businesses that benefit commercially from using our products.
What are the negatives of what3words?
You're not allowed to know what word lists W3W use. They take a paternalistic attitude to creating their lists - they know best. You cannot propose changes. Anecdotally, their non-English word lists are confusing even for native speakers.