Comparison

T vs PrivacyHawk

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

T

This app provides advanced call management features to protect you from unwanted scam and robo calls. It uses AI and machine learning to identify and block suspicious numbers, offers full caller ID, and allows you to report fraudulent calls.

Highlights
  • Scam Block
  • Scam Reporting
  • Caller ID
  • Allow list
  • Personal Number Blocking
  • Category Manager
  • Reverse Number Lookup
  • Voicemail to Text
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Scam Shield gives you control over T-Mobile’s anti-scam protections like Scam ID, Scam Block, and Caller ID, and is available to all our customers. - What is Scam Shield? - ADVANCED NETWORK TECHNOLOGY Our supercharged network analyzes every call using A.I., machine learning, and patented technologies. Our defenses update every six minutes to stay ahead of scammers. BUILT-IN PROTECTION Americans deal with billions of scam and robo calls every year. Our Scam ID and Scam Block technologies help identify and stop them before they ever reach your phone. KNOW WHO'S CALLING Now you'll see a caller's information, even if they're not in your contact list. With Scam Shield, full Caller ID access is automatically included, enable it. - Included features - • Scam Block – Our network will automatically block calls from likely scammers, when you turn it on, helping to keep them off your phone entirely. • Scam Reporting – Help identify suspicious callers or fraudsters and prevent their calls from being received by you—or others—in the future. • Caller ID – See who’s calling before you answer. • Allow list – Calls from numbers on your Allow list will never be blocked by our network and always ring your phone. - Premium features - • Personal Number Blocking – Block specific numbers from calling you as soon as they hit the T-Mobile network. • Category Manager – Tired of telemarketers? Or survey calls? We’ll identify and block call types you don’t want to see anymore. • Reverse Number Lookup – Not sure who a number belongs to? We’ll do a reverse phone number lookup and show you anything we can about who is calling. • Voicemail to Text - Get text messages containing readouts of blocked calls that were sent to voicemail. --- Qualifying service & capable device required. Turning on Scam Block might block calls you want; disable any time. For help and support, please contact callprotectionops@t-mobile.com.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

Screenshots

T4 screens
PrivacyHawk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: T at none against PrivacyHawk's 15. T also leads on ratings volume (208K vs 8.5K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). PrivacyHawk's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 25%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PrivacyHawk sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. T asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

T holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T has 208K ratings behind it against 8.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of T's written reviews are positive against 59% of PrivacyHawk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

T ships an update every 4 months, PrivacyHawk monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
T versus PrivacyHawk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPrivacyHawk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (208K ratings) — better4.6 (8.5K ratings)
Positive reviews25.3% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings208K — better8.5K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#151 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetroPCSPrivacyHawk, Inc.

Customer experience

T

All ratings208,141 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive25.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative66.8%

PrivacyHawk

All ratings8,445 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative37.8%

User reviews

T

From 208K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Blocks many scam calls
  • 👍 Useful app for T-Mobile customers
  • 🔒 Helps improve phone security

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent blocking of known scammers
  • 🚫 Blocks some legitimate calls
  • 💰 Premium features should be free for T-Mobile customers

PrivacyHawk

From 8.5K App Store ratings

What 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

T

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Numbers marked as blocked sometimes still get through
  • App settings not retained, requiring frequent reconfiguration
  • Reverse lookup feature often fails to identify numbers

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow blocking by caller ID instead of just number
  • Improve notification system for blocked calls
  • Add support for blocking spam text messages

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

None

T

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

PrivacyHawk

Subscriptions15
  • 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

Is T free?
T is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrivacyHawk free?
PrivacyHawk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, T or PrivacyHawk?
T is rated higher. T averages 4.7 out of 5 from 208K ratings, while PrivacyHawk averages 4.6 from 8.5K ratings.
Do T or PrivacyHawk have ads?
Neither T nor PrivacyHawk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, T or PrivacyHawk?
T ships an update every 4 months, and PrivacyHawk monthly. Most recently, T was updated on October 25, 2026 and PrivacyHawk on October 25, 2026.

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