1913 Websters vs Startpage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1913 Websters
Access a comprehensive English dictionary from 1913, featuring over 98,000 definitions. This offline app is based on a public domain scan and requires no internet connection to use.
- Searchable dictionary
- Offline access
- Over 98,000 definitions
- Based on 1913 Webster's
- Public domain content
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A searchable, free English dictionary app based on Project Gutenberg's scan of the 1913 Webster's dictionary, which is in the public domain and provides over 98,000 word definitions. The entire dictionary is contained in the app, so there is no need for an Internet connection.
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
1913 Websters and Startpage both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of 1913 Websters's written reviews are positive against 71% of Startpage's. 1913 Websters also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Startpage's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 1913 Websters against 4.8 for Startpage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Startpage has 7.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of 1913 Websters's written reviews are positive against 71% of Startpage's.
1913 Websters ships an update every 6 weeks, Startpage monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1913 Websters | Startpage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 4.8 (7.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 70.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 7.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 239 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Zack Smith | Startpage BV |
Customer experience
1913 Websters
Startpage
Bugs and requests
1913 Websters
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
1913 Websters
No in-app purchases
Startpage
No in-app purchases
Questions
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