Reviews of Startpage - Private Browser

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List of user reviews and ratings for Startpage - Private Browser

Total ratings

4.80 (Rating count: 6,988)

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Review summary

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.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.90

All time rating average: 4.80

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13% (8)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-18	Na*****	Realmente me da la tranquilidad de saberme protegido contra espías y fisgones.
Realmente me da la tranquilidad de saberme protegido contra espías y fisgones.
2026-08-15	is*****	It’s not bad but it gets laggy sometimes and I don’t like how you can’t re open private browsing tabs so it’d be nice if that was fixed
It’s not bad but it gets laggy sometimes and I don’t like how you can’t re open private browsing tabs so it’d be nice if that was fixed
2026-07-28	To*****	Overall good, but can’t edit bookmark names
Overall good, but can’t edit bookmark names
2026-07-27	Th*****	I have yet to find a more private and better web browser for iPhone than Startpage. It includes an actually private incognito mode, and a handy zap button. Would recommend
I have yet to find a more private and better web browser for iPhone than Startpage. It includes an actually private incognito mode, and a handy zap button. Would recommend
2026-07-25	La*****	Startpage used to be my favorite browser but I just deleted the app off my iPhone because anonymous view is no longer working. This started happening a month or so ago. I wonder what they did to cause this because I haven’t made any changes on my end…
Startpage used to be my favorite browser but I just deleted the app off my iPhone because anonymous view is no longer working. This started happening a month or so ago. I wonder what they did to cause this because I haven’t made any changes on my end…
2026-07-08	rM*****	5⭐️ Please add a search button “🔍” to the bottom tool bar to make it easier to initiate a search using the keyboard when address bar is on top. Thank you.
5⭐️ Please add a search button “🔍” to the bottom tool bar to make it easier to initiate a search using the keyboard when address bar is on top. Thank you.
2026-07-01	Ha*****	Overall I am so happy with Startpage! I just wish there was a way to group tabs (i.e. video games, books, TTRPGs, research, etc)
Overall I am so happy with Startpage! I just wish there was a way to group tabs (i.e. video games, books, TTRPGs, research, etc)
2026-06-29	Ka*****	Simple is good
Simple is good
2026-06-04	[-*****	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.
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.
2026-06-02	ja*****	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!
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!