# Verizon Protect vs PrivacyHawk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verizon Protect at none against PrivacyHawk's 15. Verizon Protect also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 59%) and ratings volume (45K vs 8.6K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Verizon Protect against 4.6 for PrivacyHawk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verizon Protect has 45K ratings behind it against 8.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Verizon Protect's written reviews are positive against 59% of PrivacyHawk's.

Verizon Protect ships an update every 3 weeks, PrivacyHawk monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Verizon Protect | PrivacyHawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-protect/id1453880000/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacyhawk/id1592733501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 8.6K |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | #153 |
| Size | 285 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verizon Wireless](https://appshunter.io/developer/411772703) | [PrivacyHawk, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588159157) |

## What reviewers say

### Verizon Protect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-protect/id1453880000)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Enhance your digital safety and reduce identity theft risk with a suite of security tools. Features include safe browsing, device and Wi-Fi scans, VPN, dark web monitoring, and identity management.

**Highlights:** Safe browsing, Device scan, Wi-Fi scan, Secure VPN, Dark web monitoring, Password manager, Identity restoration

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure WiFi connection
- 🚀 Effective web security
- 💡 Useful security scanning tools
- 👍 Helpful for identifying breaches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with WiFi and VPN
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- ⚠️ Unreliable protection and alerts
- 🤔 Questionable data privacy practices

**Reported bugs**

- Safe WiFi feature randomly turns off
- Identity protection fails to activate
- App crashes when clearing threat history
- Incompatible with certain network connections

**Requested features**

- Improve WiFi and VPN stability
- Provide more detailed breach information
- Add option to manually update the app
- Integrate with other security solutions


### PrivacyHawk

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

**Currently charting:** #153 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 Verizon Protect free?

Verizon Protect 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, Verizon Protect or PrivacyHawk?

Verizon Protect is rated higher. Verizon Protect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while PrivacyHawk averages 4.6 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do Verizon Protect or PrivacyHawk have ads?

Neither Verizon Protect nor PrivacyHawk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Verizon Protect or PrivacyHawk?

Verizon Protect ships an update every 3 weeks, and PrivacyHawk monthly. Most recently, Verizon Protect was updated on October 29, 2026 and PrivacyHawk on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Verizon Protect or PrivacyHawk?

Verizon Protect currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and PrivacyHawk at #153. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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