# SimpleLogin vs Startpage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Startpage at none against SimpleLogin's 2. Startpage also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 1.3K). SimpleLogin's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 71%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleLogin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Startpage asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SimpleLogin against 4.8 for Startpage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Startpage has 7.3K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of SimpleLogin's written reviews are positive against 71% of Startpage's.

SimpleLogin ships an update every 5 weeks, Startpage monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleLogin | Startpage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858/reviews)** | [4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startpage-private-browser/id6478921430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [Startpage BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/632832985) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleLogin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858)

Create temporary, anonymous email addresses to protect your personal inbox from spam and tracking. Forward emails to your main inbox and reply from your alias, keeping your real address hidden. Easily disable aliases if they receive unwanted messages.

**Highlights:** Create anonymous email aliases, Forward emails to personal inbox, Reply from alias address, Send emails from alias, Disable aliases to block spam, PGP encryption support, Use custom domains

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


### 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 SimpleLogin free?

SimpleLogin 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, SimpleLogin or Startpage?

SimpleLogin is rated higher. SimpleLogin averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Startpage averages 4.8 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do SimpleLogin or Startpage have ads?

Neither SimpleLogin nor Startpage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleLogin or Startpage?

SimpleLogin ships an update every 5 weeks, and Startpage monthly. Most recently, SimpleLogin was updated on October 15, 2026 and Startpage on October 17, 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.*