Startpage vs BriefFuchs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
BriefFuchs
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BriefFuchs - Ein Scan. Alles klar. Die BriefFuchs App ist dein digitaler Dolmetscher für den deutschen Formular-Dschungel. Egal ob kryptische Briefe vom Amt, komplizierter Versicherungskram oder Post von der Krankenkasse – wir machen Schluss mit dem Kopfzerbrechen. Wie es funktioniert: Scan den Wisch: Foto machen oder Dokument hochladen. Privatsphäre zuerst: Du malst deine privaten Daten (Namen, Nummern) einfach selbst schwarz. Die Zensur passiert komplett lokal auf deinem Handy. Und unsere Fuchs-KI fasst den Rest verständlich zusammen – in einfacher Sprache oder direkt in deiner Muttersprache. Deine Vorteile: Keine Angst vor Briefen: Check sofort, was die eigentlich von dir wollen. Absolute Sicherheit: Wir senden keine unzensierten Bilder in die Cloud. Deine Daten bleiben privat, versprochen. Mehr als nur Google Translate: Wir übersetzen nicht nur Wörter, wir erklären den Sinn dahinter. Ideal für Expats, Sprachschüler und alle, die keine Lust auf Beamtendeutsch haben. Die ersten 3 Analysen gehen auf uns!
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Verdict
Startpage and BriefFuchs are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 ships an update monthly, BriefFuchs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Startpage | BriefFuchs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Startpage BV | Thomas Buenger |
Bugs and 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
BriefFuchs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Startpage
No in-app purchases
BriefFuchs
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Startpage free?
Is BriefFuchs free?
Do Startpage or BriefFuchs have ads?
Which is updated more often, Startpage or BriefFuchs?
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