Startpage vs boreLOG
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.
boreLOG
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boreLOG – the easiest and quickest way to create borehole logs! With boreLOG, you can record and create geotechnical borehole logs in accordance with DIN 4023 in no time at all, whether you’re out in the field, in the office or at home. Whether you’re a civil engineer or a client with an interest in the project, it’s never been easier to create borehole logs and search for soil and rock types. Features: • Clear user interface • Soil profiles down to 20 m below ground level • Graphical representation in accordance with DIN 4023 • Soil types in accordance with EN ISO 14688-1 • Rock types in accordance with EN ISO 14689 • Load, save and share projects • Export as an A4 drawing (PDF) • Title block in accordance with ISO 7200 • Numerous display parameters • Filterable soil catalogue • Comprehensive user manual • Freely scalable on the iPad and Mac • Free from AI-generated source code If you have any questions, suggestions or require support regarding boreLOG, please send an email to info@borelog.de. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: boreLOG at fortnightly against Startpage's monthly. Startpage's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update monthly, boreLOG fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Startpage | boreLOG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Startpage BV | Elmar Wisotzki |
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
boreLOG
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Startpage
No in-app purchases
boreLOG
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Startpage free?
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Which is updated more often, Startpage or boreLOG?
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