# PrivacyHawk vs Guardio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guardio at 91% against PrivacyHawk's 59%. Guardio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). PrivacyHawk's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrivacyHawk sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Guardio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guardio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 42K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of PrivacyHawk's written reviews are positive against 91% of Guardio's.

PrivacyHawk ships an update monthly, Guardio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivacyHawk | Guardio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacyhawk/id1592733501/reviews) | **[4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.4K | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #189 | **#113** |
| Size | 97 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PrivacyHawk, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588159157) | [Guardio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640981562) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivacyHawk

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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


### Guardio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardio-mobile-security/id1640981560)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Free · Utilities, #185 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive digital protection for your devices, identity, and online accounts. It detects and alerts you to threats like phishing, leaked passwords, and identity theft, providing guidance to enhance your online safety.

**Highlights:** Real-time personal info exposure alerts, Phishing and scam detection, Identity monitoring, Suspicious message filtering (iOS), Cross-device security coverage, Security status overview, Guidance for issue resolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Individual (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Individual (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Protects against malicious websites and scams
- 🚀 Blocks threats in real-time
- 💡 Provides identity theft protection
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🔒 Safeguards personal information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and selling user information
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of data leaks
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Authentication issues and inability to log in
- Subscription cancellation problems
- Inaccurate data leak notifications

**Requested features**

- Expand email protection beyond just Gmail
- Provide more detailed information on data leaks
- Improve customer support and communication
- Offer a free tier with basic features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivacyHawk free?

PrivacyHawk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Guardio free?

Guardio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PrivacyHawk or Guardio?

Guardio is rated higher. PrivacyHawk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Guardio averages 4.8 from 42K ratings.

### Do PrivacyHawk or Guardio have ads?

Neither PrivacyHawk nor Guardio shows ads.

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

PrivacyHawk ships an update monthly, and Guardio weekly. Most recently, PrivacyHawk was updated on September 24, 2026 and Guardio on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PrivacyHawk or Guardio?

PrivacyHawk currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Guardio at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*