# T vs PrivacyHawk

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | T | PrivacyHawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (208K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-mobile-scam-shield/id1367276365/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacyhawk/id1592733501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **208K** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **59.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 47 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetroPCS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188830218) | [PrivacyHawk, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588159157) |

## What reviewers say

### T

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-mobile-scam-shield/id1367276365)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### PrivacyHawk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacyhawk/id1592733501)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PHawk Premium Monthly 9.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| PHawk Premium Monthly 14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| PHawk Platinum Monthly 14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| PHawk Premium Monthly 19.99 | $19.99 | per month |
| PHawk Platinum Monthly 29.99 | $29.99 | per month |
| PHawk Platinum Monthly 34.99 | $34.99 | per month |
| PH Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| PH Semi-Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| PH Annual Subscription | $74.99 | per year |
| PHawk Platinum Annual 74.99 | $74.99 | per year |
| PH Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| PH Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| PH Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| PH Annual Sub 1 Week Trial | $119.99 | per year |
| PH Annual Subscription | $124.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Protects personal data
- 👍 Comprehensive scanning
- 🔒 Improves privacy score
- 👍 Automated data removal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate scan results
- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 🐛 Incomplete data removal

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Credit card data protection
- Expanded email provider support


## Frequently asked 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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