# Startpage - Private Browser — Start here, stay private

> Private mobile browser and search engine focused on user privacy and data protection. (iPhone/iPad app by Startpage BV.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startpage-private-browser/id6478921430 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Startpage BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/632832985)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6,914 App Store ratings · 315 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 237 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Abkhazian, Afrikaans, Albanian, Angika, Arabic, Aragonese, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Asturian and 81 more
- Released: 2024-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startpage-private-browser/id6478921430/reviews.md

## What is Startpage?

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.

- Private Browsing: Startpage's Anonymous View feature lets you visit websites anonymously from your search results. Confidently browse in total privacy. Your location, IP address, DNS masked.

- Private Tabs: Securely open and manage multiple private tabs.

- Private Maps: Explore local results without revealing your actual location.

- Unprofiled Search Results: Experience search without biases. Startpage delivers unprofiled results, ensuring a fair and impartial exploration of the web.

- Avoid Targeted Ads: Startpage prevents targeted search ads and invasive   3rd-party retargeting ads.

- Strict European Privacy Standards: Trust in privacy that adheres to the highest European standards. Startpage prioritizes your data protection in line with rigorous GDPR privacy regulations.

Take control of your online privacy today! Startpage has been trusted since 2006 by millions of users worldwide to protect privacy and provide best-in-class search results. 

Download the Startpage private browsing app for free and redefine your private search and browsing experience.

## Key features

- Private search engine
- Clear tabs and history
- Anonymous website visits
- Private tabs and maps
- Unprofiled search results
- Avoid targeted ads

## What do users think of Startpage?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast and responsive
- 🔒 Robust privacy and security features
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 🔍 Accurate and relevant search results
- 🕊️ Preserves user privacy and anonymity

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited search customization options
- 🔌 Lack of built-in ad blocker
- 🔍 Inconsistent search engine behavior across platforms

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pages not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior when searching from iOS home screen
- Anonymous view failing to load images/thumbnails

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to export bookmarks and reading lists
- One-tap history/data clearing
- Option to set default private browsing mode
- StartMail app integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 315)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startpage-private-browser/id6478921430/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Me da tranquilidad

*2026-08-18, version 152.0.4*

Realmente me da la tranquilidad de saberme protegido contra espías y fisgones.

### 3/5 — Pretty alright

*2026-08-15, version 152.0.4*

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

### 3/5 — Verifying

*2026-08-15, version 152.0.4*

I have been using Startpage for years with Firefox and been very happy.
I do not allow cookies from sites unless really necessary. And I delete everything when quitting Firefox.
Recently Startpage will not do a search unless cookies are enabled in privacy.
If I attempt to do a search using Startpage without cookies all I see is a continual message saying “verifying”.

### 5/5 — Absolutely a must if you value your security

*2026-08-03, version 152.0.4*

Starpage is easy to use and has the extra security functions you need to not be bombarded by ads or algorithms every second.  
You also have the added benefit of No AI so you search based on actual facts from well researched sources.  You get real information which is unbiased and you’re saving water by not contributing to massive data centres.

### 1/5 — Private Browser

*2026-08-02, version 152.0.4*

Funny how they say it’s private when they collect usage data,diagnostics and device info.

### 4/5 — Good but

*2026-07-28, version 152.0.4*

Overall good, but can’t edit bookmark names

### 5/5 — Great browser

*2026-07-27, version 152.0.4*

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

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2026-07-25, version 152.0.4*

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…

### 5/5 — Still the Best

*2026-07-08, version 151.0.3*

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.

### 4/5 — Group tabs?

*2026-07-01, version 151.0.3*

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)

## Frequently asked questions about Startpage

### What does the Startpage Private Browser app do?

This app provides a private browsing experience on your mobile device. It integrates Startpage, a privacy-focused search engine, as the default. This ensures your searches are protected, your personal data and IP addresses are deleted with each search, and you can browse websites anonymously.

### What are the key privacy features of this app?

Key features include private search results without tracking, the ability to clear all tabs and browsing history with one button, Anonymous View for visiting websites privately, private tabs and maps, and unprofiled search results. It also helps avoid targeted ads and adheres to strict European privacy standards.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the Startpage Private Browser app is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted and private browsing experience.

### How does this app protect my location and IP address?

The app's Anonymous View feature masks your location, IP address, and DNS when you visit websites from your search results. This ensures that your online activity is not tied back to your personal identity or location, providing a high level of privacy.

### What kind of search results can I expect?

You can expect detailed knowledge panels, instant answers, localized maps, and comprehensive image, video, and news search results. These results are unprofiled, meaning they are not biased by your past search history or personal data, offering a fair and impartial exploration of the web.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 153.0.5 — 2026-08-24

Enhancements and bug fixes for a smoother experience

### 152.0.4 — 2026-07-22

Enhancements and bug fixes for a smoother experience

### 151.0.3 — 2026-06-11

Enhancements and bug fixes for a smoother experience

### 150.0.3 — 2026-05-08

Enhancements and bug fixes for a smoother experience

### 149.0.3 — 2026-04-17

Enhancements and bug fixes for a smoother experience

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