How to Cancel what3words: Navigation & Maps and Get a Refund
what3words: Navigation & Maps subscriptions are billed through Apple or Google, not inside the app, so you cancel them in your store settings. Below are the steps for both iPhone and Android, how to request a refund, and what users report about what3words: Navigation & Maps billing.
Cancel what3words: Navigation & Maps on iPhone (iOS)
- 1Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- 2Tap your name at the top of the screen to open your Apple ID.
- 3Tap Subscriptions to see every app that bills you through Apple.
- 4Find what3words: Navigation & Maps in the list and tap it. If it is not there, you may have subscribed through the app itself or a different Apple ID.
- 5Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access to what3words: Navigation & Maps until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel what3words: Navigation & Maps on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select what3words: Navigation & Maps from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling what3words: Navigation & Maps on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for what3words: Navigation & Maps
Canceling stops future renewals but does not refund a charge you already paid. Request the refund from the store separately.
Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, find the what3words: Navigation & Maps charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the what3words: Navigation & Maps purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What what3words: Navigation & Maps users report about billing
Users complain about aggressive monetization, with many previously free features now locked behind a paywall. The app is criticized for intrusive ads, excessive push for Pro subscriptions, and reduced functionality in the free version. Some also report technical issues like inconsistent location words and difficulty canceling subscriptions.
Summarized from 245 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
what3words: Navigation & Maps cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling what3words: Navigation & Maps stop the charges immediately?
No. Canceling stops future renewals but you keep access until the end of the billing period you already paid for. After that date what3words: Navigation & Maps will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from what3words: Navigation & Maps?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by what3words: Navigation & Maps directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the what3words: Navigation & Maps charge and choose Request a refund. On Android, open the Play Store order history, select the purchase and tap Report a problem. Requests made within 48 hours are often approved automatically.
Why is what3words: Navigation & Maps still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows what3words: Navigation & Maps as Expired), you have a second subscription under a different Apple ID or Google account, or you canceled inside the app but not in the store where billing actually lives. Cancel it in the Google Play subscription settings to be sure.
How do I delete my what3words: Navigation & Maps account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the what3words: Navigation & Maps app settings first, then cancel the subscription in the Google Play and uninstall the app. Canceling alone does not erase your account.
Will I lose access to what3words: Navigation & Maps right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to what3words: Navigation & Maps until the paid period ends, so there is no benefit to waiting. Cancel as soon as you decide, and enjoy the remaining days you already paid for.