Malwarebytes vs PrivacyHawk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Malwarebytes
This app offers comprehensive mobile security and privacy protection for Apple devices. It includes features like ad blocking, scam text filtering, and identity protection. A free trial is available, with ongoing free protection and optional premium subscription features.
- Ad Blocking for Safari
- Text Message Filtering
- Digital Footprint Scanner
- Identity Protection
- Secure VPN
- Web Protection
- Call Protection
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Malwarebytes delivers mobile security and digital protection beyond your device. We help protect you against online scams, harmful websites, annoying ads, sketchy calls, identity risks, and more. From banking to personal accounts, your phone carries some of your most important information. Malwarebytes keeps you safe with simple, smart security. Malwarebytes is designed for everybody: professionals, families, and first-time smartphone users. No complicated setup. No IT expertise needed. Just easy protection that safeguards your digital life. Start your 7-day free trial to unlock all features. SCAM & CALL PROTECTION Scammers use fake calls, texts, malicious links, and websites to imitate banks, delivery services, retailers, and other trusted brands. Alongside robocall filtering, Malwarebytes helps protect against: - Suspicious text scams and phishing attempts - Malicious links and unsafe websites - Brand impersonation and social engineering attacks - Annoying spam calls SAFER BROWSING & AD BLOCKER Web Protection: Blocks phishing sites and risky links before you enter payment or personal data. Ad blocking: Reduce intrusive ads and trackers while browsing. FAST VPN FOR PRIVATE BROWSING Incognito alone does not hide all of your online activity. Malwarebytes VPN helps protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi or while traveling. Encrypt your internet connection for added privacy Shield your IP address from trackers and advertisers Browse more safely on public Wi-Fi IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION Your email addresses, passwords, and personal information may be exposed in data breaches without you knowing. Digital Footprint Scanner: Run an email scan and check where your personal information may have been leaked. Data breach insights: See where your information may have been exposed and review steps to help secure affected accounts. 24/7 monitoring: Get real-time support and up to $2 million in identity theft insurance WHY CHOOSE MALWAREBYTES? - Mobile security against scams, spam calls, sketchy websites, and more privacy risks. - Built by Malwarebytes, with 17+ years as a trusted name in antivirus and cybersecurity. - Secure VPN and digital footprint tools for added privacy - Simple protection without complicated setup - No third-party ads in the Malwarebytes app - 4 million daily threats blocked Malwarebytes for iOS FAQs: - Can Malwarebytes help protect my iPhone from scam texts and phishing links? Malwarebytes helps detect suspicious text scams, phishing attempts, malicious links, and brand impersonation. - Can Malwarebytes protect me on public Wi-Fi? Malwarebytes VPN encrypts your internet connection, protects your privacy on public Wi-Fi, and alerts you to turn on VPN whenever you join an unsecure network. - Can Malwarebytes check whether my information was exposed in a data breach? The Digital Footprint Scanner checks your email against known data breaches and shows you how to secure your accounts. - Does Malwarebytes scan iPhones for viruses? Because of iOS platform restrictions, Malwarebytes does not perform traditional malware-file scans on iPhone. Instead, it focuses on proactive protection against phishing sites, scam texts, spam calls, malicious links, and unsafe websites. TRIAL & DEVICE INFORMATION 7-day free trial: Unlock device protection features during the trial (Identity Theft Protection not included). Premium features require a subscription after the trial unless canceled. Manage your subscription in Apple ID settings. Family Sharing: Premium subscription features are not eligible for Family Sharing. Compatible with iOS 18 or later with an active internet connection. iPad users can benefit from Web Protection (Premium) and Ad Blocking (Included) for safer Safari browsing. Identity Protection features vary by region. Terms: https://www.malwarebytes.com/tos EULA: https://www.malwarebytes.com/eula
PrivacyHawk
Take control of your personal data by managing, controlling, and deleting it from businesses that exploit it. Reduce your digital footprint, decrease spam, and protect yourself from identity theft and scams.
- Delete data from unwanted databases
- Send 'Do Not Sell' requests
- Unsubscribe from spam emails
- Opt out of data brokers
- Protect multiple email addresses
- Identity theft protection (Platinum)
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PrivacyHawk: Take Control of Your Personal Data Manage, control, and delete your data from thousands of businesses exploiting your personal information. PrivacyHawk helps you reduce your digital footprint, decrease spam, and protect yourself from identity theft, scams, and hacks. Key Features: - Delete your data from unwanted databases by automatically finding and removing your private information from companies that expose or sell it. - Stop companies from selling your data by easily sending "Do Not Sell" requests to thousands of businesses. - Unsubscribe from spam emails and clean up your inbox. Now supporting Gmail, Yahoo, and Microsoft accounts—including Hotmail, MSN, Live, and Outlook. - Use advanced data broker tools to opt out of data brokers and protect your personal information. - Protect multiple email addresses under the same account to maximize your privacy. - Upgrade to our Platinum service for comprehensive identity theft protection, including: -- Data breach and dark web alerts -- $5 million identity theft insurance -- Live identity theft support -- Monitoring of sensitive personal and financial information for you and your family. How It Works: - Install the app - Scan for personal data exposures - Clean up your privacy by removing data, controlling who can use it, and unsubscribing from unwanted emails. Why Choose PrivacyHawk: Thousands of corporations share and sell your personal data. Although privacy laws now require them to stop when requested, opting out is difficult due to complex processes and the sheer number of companies. PrivacyHawk simplifies this process by handling it for you. Get Started for Free: - Scan for personal data exposures and enjoy your first 10 opt-outs free (applies to the Digital Footprint Tool for Gmail, Yahoo, and Microsoft users; data broker removals are not included). Unlock unlimited opt-outs and requests with our Premium subscription (excludes identity theft protection). Upgrade to Platinum for comprehensive identity theft protection and enhanced privacy features. Legal: End User Licensing Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://privacyhawk.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://privacyhawk.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Malwarebytes at 111K against PrivacyHawk's 8.4K. Malwarebytes also leads on chart position (#38 vs #177). PrivacyHawk's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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. Malwarebytes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and PrivacyHawk sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Malwarebytes against 4.6 for PrivacyHawk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Malwarebytes has 111K ratings behind it against 8.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Malwarebytes's written reviews are positive against 59% of PrivacyHawk's.
Malwarebytes ships an update every 2 weeks, PrivacyHawk monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Malwarebytes | PrivacyHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (111K ratings) | 4.6 (8.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 111K — better | 8.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | #177 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malwarebytes | PrivacyHawk, Inc. |
Customer experience
Malwarebytes
PrivacyHawk
User reviews
Malwarebytes
From 111K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Keeps devices updated and protected
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Excellent protection and performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Activation and subscription issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent or non-functional features
- 🐛 Fails to block spam calls and texts
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 💰 Expensive subscription
PrivacyHawk
From 8.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Protects personal data
- 👍 Comprehensive scanning
- 🔒 Improves privacy score
- 👍 Automated data removal
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate scan results
- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 🐛 Incomplete data removal
Bugs and requests
Malwarebytes
Reported bugs
3 issues- Activation and subscription problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inability to scan or detect malware on devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add bulk reporting of scam numbers
- Improve text message filtering
- Implement automatic updates
- Provide more comprehensive dashboard and scanning capabilities
PrivacyHawk
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing on login screen
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Credit card data protection
- Expanded email provider support
In-app purchases
Malwarebytes
- Standard7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Standard7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Plus7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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- Standard (3 devices)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Plus (3 devices)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Advanced1 Year trial$139.991 Year
PrivacyHawk
- PHawk Premium Monthly 9.99$9.991 Month
- PHawk Premium Monthly 14.99$14.991 Month
- PHawk Platinum Monthly 14.99$14.991 Month
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- PHawk Premium Monthly 19.99$19.991 Month
- PHawk Platinum Monthly 29.99$29.991 Month
- PHawk Platinum Monthly 34.99$34.991 Month
- PH Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
- PH Semi-Annual Subscription$49.996 Months
- PH Annual Subscription$74.991 Year
- PHawk Platinum Annual 74.99$74.991 Year
- PH Annual Subscription$79.991 Year
- PH Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
- PH Annual Subscription$119.991 Year
- PH Annual Sub 1 Week Trial7 Days trial$119.991 Year
- PH Annual Subscription$124.991 Year
Questions
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