# Kanary: Safeguard your privacy — Safeguard yourself online

> Automated personal data removal and privacy monitoring service. (iPhone/iPad app by Kanaries Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanary-safeguard-your-privacy/id6553147966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kanaries Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777863837)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 75 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanary-safeguard-your-privacy/id6553147966/reviews.md

## What is Kanary?

Established in 2020 by U.S. campaign security and data science experts, Kanary finds, removes, and monitors your information across search engines, data brokers, and social media.

COMMUNITY TIER

The only free, automated app for data removal.

• Automated, unlimited scans and removals
• Fix weak privacy settings on Google and social platforms

PROFESIONAL TIER

Kanary monitors the riskiest sites like Google for you.

• Kanary-managed scans every 30 days
• Cover unlimited home addresses, name variations, phone numbers, emails, and company names
• Add family members
• Monthly progress reports

## Key features

- Automated data scans
- Data removal from brokers
- Social media privacy fixes
- Information monitoring
- Family member protection
- Progress reports

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +1 Member | $14.99 | per month |
| Individual | $9.99 | per month |
| +2 Members | $19.99 | per month |
| +3 Members | $24.99 | per month |
| +5 Members | $34.99 | per month |
| +4 Members | $29.99 | per month |
| +6 Members | $39.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Kanary?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick results
- 🔒 Maximum security
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Necessary service
- 👍 Great, thoughtful approach
- 👍 Feeling empowered
- 👍 Easy Peasy
- 👍 Fast and clear
- 👍 Love the automated scans

**Cons**

- 🐛 SSO doesn't work
- 👎 Not sure Kanary needs an iOS app
- 👎 It needs some work
- 👎 Borderline useless
- 👎 Fake "service"
- 👎 Wanted to like this app
- 👎 No idea

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues with Google/Apple SSO
- Inconsistent app performance and functionality

**Most requested features**

- Improve user interface and experience
- Add more automation and self-service options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanary-safeguard-your-privacy/id6553147966/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Help999

*2026-06-10, version 1.19.17*

Good app and  good price help

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-06-09*

Just found out about this app….love it! surprised to see how many variations of may me and people with similar names have an online presence.

### 5/5 — Data removed

*2026-05-20*

This app is amazing beyond my words to explain why But he erased a lot of data off Google search I was amazed

### 5/5 — So far so good

*2026-05-06*

I have had the app for a few weeks now and have had no issues so far

### 5/5 — Good Resource

*2026-04-13*

Intuitive portal. Easy to use. Removes online data.

### 4/5 — Good app

*2026-04-10*

I usually don’t leave a review I want to say I had no idea how easy it is to get all information about myself and what a person could do with that information took me 12 days to unsubscribe and opt out of every single leak and I didn’t mind doing it because it made me safer then before thank you kanary

### 5/5 — Really helpful

*2026-04-02*

Absolutely critical to have your privacy protected these days…Kanary has done a really good job of alerting me when I have exposures online and even better helps me resolve them 🔥

### 5/5 — easier than I thought!

*2026-03-13*

I thought this was going to be a small nightmare but Kanary really does almost everything for you. Very quickly.

### 5/5 — Kanary copilot praise

*2026-03-04*

Kanary has helped clean my information all over the web.  Happy about that!

### 5/5 — Wow! Super scary!

*2026-03-03*

I like the function and thoroughness seeing everywhere all your information is SCARY! But thankful this works!

## Frequently asked questions about Kanary

### What does Kanary do?

Kanary is designed to find, remove, and monitor your personal information across search engines, data brokers, and social media platforms. It aims to safeguard your privacy by automating the process of data removal and helping you secure your online presence.

### What are the key features of Kanary?

Key features include automated unlimited scans and removals of your data, the ability to fix weak privacy settings on platforms like Google and social media, and ongoing monitoring of your information. The professional tier offers managed scans, coverage for multiple personal details, and family member protection.

### Is Kanary free to use?

Kanary offers a free Community Tier that provides automated, unlimited scans and removals, along with support through a Discord community. For more comprehensive services, including managed scans and family protection, there is a Professional Tier available with in-app purchases.

### Who is Kanary for?

This app is for anyone concerned about their online privacy and the availability of their personal information on the internet. It's particularly useful for individuals who want to proactively manage their digital footprint and reduce the risk of data exposure.

### How does Kanary help with data removal?

Kanary automates the process of finding your personal information on various online platforms and initiates removal requests. It targets data brokers, search engines, and social media sites to help reduce the amount of your data publicly accessible.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.19.19 — 2026-09-03

- Improve automated scanning of search engine pages

### 1.19.18 — 2026-06-29

* Improve screenshots in the check accuracy/check risks flow

### 1.19.17 — 2026-04-22

* Clearer instructions for accuracy checks
* Onboarding performance improvements
* Fix the intermittent issue with the screenshot in the leak details view

### 1.19.16 — 2026-03-25

Improved captcha handling, reducing the number of times you get stuck waiting on a captcha.
More resilient onboarding, ensuring a smooth first experience

### 1.19.15 — 2026-03-04

Fixes for viewing and updating settings

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*