# LocationChoices vs PrivacyHawk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocationChoices at none against PrivacyHawk's 15. LocationChoices also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). PrivacyHawk's advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 8) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). 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. LocationChoices asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for LocationChoices against 4.6 for PrivacyHawk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrivacyHawk has 8.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of LocationChoices's written reviews are positive against 59% of PrivacyHawk's.

LocationChoices ships an update every 5 days, PrivacyHawk monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocationChoices | PrivacyHawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locationchoices/id1477088463/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacyhawk/id1592733501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **59.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 9 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gimbal, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/404624702) | [PrivacyHawk, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588159157) |

## What reviewers say

### LocationChoices

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locationchoices/id1477088463)

Manage how apps on your mobile device use your location for advertising purposes. Take control of your privacy and opt out of location-based ads.

**Highlights:** Control location-based advertising, Opt out of targeted ads, Manage app location permissions, Enhance mobile privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PrivacyHawk

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

**Currently charting:** #170 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 LocationChoices free?

LocationChoices 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, LocationChoices or PrivacyHawk?

PrivacyHawk is rated higher. LocationChoices averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PrivacyHawk averages 4.6 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do LocationChoices or PrivacyHawk have ads?

Neither LocationChoices nor PrivacyHawk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LocationChoices or PrivacyHawk?

LocationChoices ships an update every 5 days, and PrivacyHawk monthly. Most recently, LocationChoices was updated on October 2, 2026 and PrivacyHawk on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*