# Search All vs Startpage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Startpage at none against Search All's 1. Startpage also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Search All sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Startpage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Startpage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 7.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Search All's written reviews are positive against 71% of Startpage's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Search All | Startpage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-all-web-browser/id1059929800/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startpage-private-browser/id6478921430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Caibo Network Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/610269452) | [Startpage BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/632832985) |

## What reviewers say

### Search All

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-all-web-browser/id1059929800)

Access hundreds of global search engines from a single app. Get comprehensive results from multiple sources, organized by rich categories like AI, video, and music. Offers premium features for an enhanced, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Access hundreds of global search engines, Comprehensive results from multiple sources, User-friendly interface, Dark mode, Rich search categories (AI, Video, Music, etc.), Ad-free browsing (premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Member | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome web search
- 👍 Ease of use and broad search
- 👍 Hard to hack
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Web server not working
- 💰 Misleading app, can't use multiple search engines without paying
- 💰 Could not even use the app without paying
- 🔒 Not private
- 🐛 Doesn't work, no search results make sense

**Reported bugs**

- Web server not working
- App no longer works since minor update
- Search results bear no relationship to queries
- Links are broken when clicked on
- Crashes on iPhone 13

**Requested features**

- Add more search engines
- Update with newer search engines, remove non-working ones
- Shopping comparison feature like Google Shopping


### Startpage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startpage-private-browser/id6478921430)

Browse the web and search privately with a built-in search engine that protects your data. It clears your history and tabs with one tap, masks your location and IP address, and provides unprofiled search results. Enjoy a secure and private online experience.

**Highlights:** Private search engine, Clear tabs and history, Anonymous website visits, Private tabs and maps, Unprofiled search results, Avoid targeted ads

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Search All free?

Search All is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Startpage free?

Startpage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Search All or Startpage?

Startpage is rated higher. Search All averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Startpage averages 4.8 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Search All or Startpage have ads?

Search All shows ads; Startpage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Search All or Startpage?

Search All ships an update monthly, and Startpage monthly. Most recently, Search All was updated on October 20, 2026 and Startpage on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*