Startpage - Private Browser

Name: Startpage - Private Browser
Rating: 4.8 (6431 reviews)
Author: Startpage BV

By: Startpage BV

Start here, stay private

Features & Capabilities

Rocket into the future of online privacy with the Startpage Private Browser app. This free mobile browser uses Startpage as your built-in, default search engine, ensuring every search is protected and not stored. Startpage deletes personal data and IP addresses with each query, while giving you private browsing options and unprofiled results.

Key features include default private search with privacy-preserving results, easy private tabs and browsing, Anonymous View for visiting sites privately, private maps, one-tap tab/history clearing, avoidance of targeted ads, and GDPR-compliant privacy standards. Startpage has trusted users worldwide since 2006, delivering fast, private search across your mobile experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Navigation & Mapping

By:

Startpage BV

Rating:

4.80

(6,431) 57 new ratings

Version:

151.0.3 Last updated: 2026-06-11

Version code:

886479884

Creation date:

2024-05-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

250.67MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 22,796 ▲ 93

Other rankings

#1 in start page keyword 38

#13 in auto history wipe keyword 19 ▲ 9

#18 in stayfree keyword 16 ▲ 18

#23 in searchable keyword 4 ▲ 4

#27 in default search keyword 32 ▲ 5

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Other platforms

Startpage (v147.0.7727.55.107)

909,811 4.54

(7,777)

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Developed by:

Startpage BV

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/startpage-private-browser/id6478921430

Website:

https://www.startpage.com

User Reviews

Main positives center on strong privacy and reliable privacy-preserving Startpage search, with no subscription fees. AI features are a point of contention, as some users want no AI while others tolerate it if it can be disabled. Privacy controls can be hard to discover or adjust, and a few reviewers report occasional stability or compatibility hiccups. Overall, the app is praised for privacy and search quality but would benefit from simpler privacy settings and clearer AI handling.

Pros

Privacy-first design with strong anti-tracking protection.
Reliable Startpage search results with privacy preserved.
Free to use (no subscription charges).
AI features can be turned off, appealing to privacy-minded users.
Clean, privacy-focused interface and overall ease of use.

Cons

AI features presence is controversial; some users dislike its presence, even if optional.
Privacy controls can feel buried in settings and are not always intuitive.
Occasional stability/compatibility issues reported by some users.

Recent reviews

I want to keep using this browser but falls short. I would like more control over ad blocking rulesets (including adding my own), Also, when i use share sheet or tap link in mail, start page browser open but the page is not. This is a deal breaker, i just don't have time to tinker when brave and safari just do that job correctly. Keep trying, this browser is on good track. looks like it's back to safari for the time being.

by [-*****, 2026-06-04

i love how similar the layout is with safari so getting used to it was easier. still getting used to the search results as i’ve been using google for decades lol. this has real potential!