# Start

Android app · by Taboola News · Personalization

Topics: Music

Start has 137,669,414 installs (+0.3% a month, measured over 40 days), rated 3.5 from 246,587 ratings, \#23 of 64,167 in Personalization.

## Figures

- Installs: 137,669,414
- Rating: 3.5 · 246,587 ratings
- Price: Free
- In-app purchases: no
- 7-day growth in installs: +51,194 (+0.0%)
- 30-day growth in installs: +361,176 (+0.3%)
- Rank: #1,003 of 2,855,175 Android listings with an install count (down 14 since 2026-10-29)
- Rank: #23 of 64,167 in Personalization

## Reviews

- Ratings by stars: 5★ 51% · 4★ 9% · 3★ 8% · 2★ 5% · 1★ 27% (246,567 ratings)
- Critical reviews (from the reviews Google Play shows first, in any language):
  - 1★ 2026-09-05, Guadalupe: la peor app
  - 1★ 2026-07-06, john schmiel: start is running in background...
  - 1★ 2026-07-02, Margaret Morgan: I never used it. I don't know what it's for.
  - 1★ 2026-07-01, Ramírez Pérez Lucía Fernanda: Dude, I really thought my phone had a virus, but it was just this garbage app. It's not worth it.
  - 1★ 2026-05-31, Jacob Holsey: every time I open my screen is a lock screen

## Description

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.

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Source: https://storetally.com/android/com.celltick.lockscreen  
As of 2026-11-09, from the StoreTally census.