Start
Start has 137,669,414 installs (+0.3% a month, measured over 40 days), rated 3.5 from 246,587 ratings, #23 of 63,698 in Personalization.
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All the news and videos that matter to you, from the Start -- no more menus or multiple steps to find what’s new.
Start is jam-packed with great features:
✔ Start Magazine - You'r one destination for all content in a variety of topics: news, sports, entertainment, business, technology and the newest viral videos.
✔ HUGE Wallpaper Gallery - Choose from a large variety of free wallpapers and backgrounds and make your phone unique.
✔ Music Player - Listen to your music and create playlists for every mood.
✔ Weather - Instant access to weather updates in your location.
✔ Selfie - Selfies have never been easier. Take a selfie picture right from the Utilities Starter.
✔ Smart Search - Whether you’re searching for apps, contacts, or within the web - do it all from your home screen.
✔ Social Networks - all your friends are right here in one screen.
✔ Start Caller ID- identify calls from unknown numbers the second you receive them. No more number guessing or avoiding Know who you’re talking to.
✔ Notifications Manager - with Start, your important notifications are always shown first.
Please visit our Terms of Service at https://www.taboola.com/policies/taboola-terms-of-use-start-magazine and Privacy Policy https://www.taboola.com/policies/privacy-policy-start-magazine before accessing or using Start.
Start is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.
Reviews The reviews Google Play shows first (its most relevant), from the US store, in any language.
From 246,567 ratings.
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★★★★☆ Kari C · 3 Oct 2026 · v7.5.3disappeared when connected to internet and hasn't worked since... now I'm connected to someone's project!! never signed up for!
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★☆☆☆☆ Guadalupe · 5 Sep 2026 · v6.1.3.5la peor app
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★★★★☆ David Dingle · 18 Jul 2026 · v7.5.2I was unable to update this app for so long it ain't funny
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★☆☆☆☆ john schmiel · 6 Jul 2026 · v7.5.2start is running in background...
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★☆☆☆☆ Margaret Morgan · 2 Jul 2026 · v7.5.2I never used it. I don't know what it's for.
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★☆☆☆☆ Ramírez Pérez Lucía Fernanda · 1 Jul 2026Dude, I really thought my phone had a virus, but it was just this garbage app. It's not worth it.
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★★★★★ Virginia · 6 Jun 2026It was so easy to get phone started ,they made the experience so easy ... Thanks
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★☆☆☆☆ Jacob Holsey · 31 May 2026every time I open my screen is a lock screen
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★★★★★ Pooja Das · 28 May 2026 · v7.5.2good
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★★★★★ Just Me · 3 May 2026 · v7.5.2very convenient, no glitches - I'm definitely liking it thanks
Search Android reviews - every stored review from the store, not only this listing's.
Growth change in installs
| Per | Growth | Growth % | Actual change | Measured over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| day | Not enough history yet | |||
| week | +51,194 | +0.0% | +54,521 | 7.5 days |
| month | +361,176 | +0.3% | +485,707 | 40.3 days |
| year | Not enough history yet | |||
How these figures are measured
Change in installs, scaled to each window from the real gap between crawls. A window needs a full period of history before it reports anything.
Ratings were removed in Oct 2026, Nov 2026; shown as 0.
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