Owky vs Startpage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Owky
This app generates Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). It enhances account security by providing an extra layer of protection alongside your regular password. Features include biometric protection and dark mode.
- Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP)
- FaceID / TouchID protection
- Data stays on device
- Dark mode
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Owky is a free and open source Two Factor Authentication (2FA) application, which generates Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP). Two Factor Authentication is an effective and simple way of protecting your internet accounts. Owky will generate a code Two-Factor code which you can use together of your regular password. Features: - Two Factor Authentication - FaceID / TouchID protection - Your data never leaves your device - Dark mode - iCloud backup (coming soon)
Startpage
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.
- Private search engine
- Clear tabs and history
- Anonymous website visits
- Private tabs and maps
- Unprofiled search results
- Avoid targeted ads
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Startpage at 4.8 against Owky's 3.7. Startpage also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 3) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). Owky's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Startpage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Startpage has 7.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Owky's written reviews are positive against 71% of Startpage's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Owky | Startpage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 7.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 239 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Catalin Tudorache | Startpage BV |
Customer experience
Owky
Startpage
Bugs and requests
Owky
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Startpage
Reported bugs
3 issues- Pages not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior when searching from iOS home screen
- Anonymous view failing to load images/thumbnails
Requested features
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
Owky
No in-app purchases
Startpage
No in-app purchases
