# Go Browser vs Startpage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Startpage at none against Go Browser's 2. Startpage also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 529). Go Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Go Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Startpage asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Go Browser against 4.8 for Startpage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Startpage has 7.3K ratings behind it against 529, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

Go Browser ships an update every 8 days, Startpage monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Browser | Startpage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-browser-privatepurefast/id6468602783/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startpage-private-browser/id6478921430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 529 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 70.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DropletApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710267424) | [Startpage BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/632832985) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-browser-privatepurefast/id6468602783)

This web browser prioritizes user privacy with one-tap incognito mode and advanced ad-blocking. It offers efficient deep search and seamless navigation with zoomable pages and easy tab management for a secure and user-friendly browsing experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap incognito mode, Advanced ad-blocking, Deep search capabilities, Zoomable pages, Effortless tab switching, Data clearing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent private browser
- 👍 Very good app
- 👍 The best App
- 👍 Browser
- 👍 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't run full-screen on iPad
- 🐛 Opens like a phone version on iPad
- 🐛 Collecting user browser history
- 🐛 Need updates
- 🐛 Not as light

**Reported bugs**

- No Full-Screen Support on iPad
- No es tan ligero

**Requested features**

- Add a dark mode
- Ability to erase speed dial
- Update iOS
- Full-screen support on iPad


### 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 Go Browser free?

Go Browser 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, Go Browser or Startpage?

Startpage is rated higher. Go Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 529 ratings, while Startpage averages 4.8 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Go Browser or Startpage have ads?

Go Browser shows ads; Startpage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Go Browser or Startpage?

Go Browser ships an update every 8 days, and Startpage monthly. Most recently, Go Browser was updated on October 20, 2026 and Startpage on October 20, 2026.

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