“app won't save settings. Everytime I open the app I have to go to settings and turn on do no track, uncheck acceptable ads and a couple other items. cannot set a homepage. Remember no ads are acceptable. sell me your app. don't flood me…”
Public review signal · 400 reviews scanned · scope limited to review patterns.
Startpage
Startpage DevelopersRocket into the future of online privacy with the Startpage Private Browser app.
4.6 ★8,659 ratings
1M+Downloads
4+Age rating
—App size
FreeIn-app purchases
About this app
Rocket into the future of online privacy with the Startpage Private Browser app. This free app is the easiest way to search with Startpage on your mobile device. With Startpage as your built-in, default search engine, you're assured that every search is protected. Trusted by millions worldwide, Startpage ensures your privacy by deleting all personal data and IP addresses with each search, every single time.
KEY FEATURES: Default Private Search: Startpage's private search engine provides users with detailed knowledge panels, instant answers, localized maps, and comprehensive image, video, and news search results—all without tracking or storing any search history.
Clear All Tabs & Browsing History: Prevent privacy risks and cover your tracks with Zap by closing all open tabs and clearing browsing history with one button.…
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Independent evidence report
Evidence and review signals
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What we measured
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Developer replies to reviews
Replies to at least 1 review in 20
Price in the store description
States no price and billing period
Cancelling, in the store description
Does not say how to cancel
Themes reported by reviewers
No theme reported
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Five-star share of ratings
80–89% five-star
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In the package we scanned
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Graded bands · predicate set 1.4 · how these are measured
What the analysis found
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Data & privacy concerns5 reviews · user report
No ad complaints5 reviews · user report
Highlighted reviews
Representative public review excerpts shown as user reports, not Appworthy audit evidence.
“This browser app is supposedly designed with the principle of protecting personal data. But in reality, the amount of third-party vendors the app uses to sell your device and personal data is at a record level!”
“Works great if you're wanting a no-ai search engine. I've only used the mobile version of this, but it's worked as expected. No frills, allows me to wade through the results without seeing the paid or recommended results first. Feels like…”
Assessment & version history
App changes and Appworthy events in one timeline.
Store listing updated to version 151.0.7922.108.122.
What this app sells
Useful store-disclosed pricing, kept below the app listing.
Business modelFree
Prices and terms as disclosed by the store listing.