# PrivacyHawk vs Ask Assist

The clearest difference is ads: PrivacyHawk at none against Ask Assist's shown. PrivacyHawk also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 30%) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). Ask Assist's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrivacyHawk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Ask Assist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PrivacyHawk against 4.5 for Ask Assist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.6K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of PrivacyHawk's written reviews are positive against 30% of Ask Assist's.

PrivacyHawk ships an update monthly, Ask Assist every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivacyHawk | Ask Assist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacyhawk/id1592733501/reviews)** | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-assist-ai-chat-bot/id6448989090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 29.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PrivacyHawk, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588159157) | [GM UniverseApps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473276099) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivacyHawk

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PHawk Premium Monthly 9.99 | $9.99 | 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 |
| 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 | $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


### Ask Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-assist-ai-chat-bot/id6448989090)

This AI-powered personal assistant app offers personalized task suggestions and engaging conversations. It goes beyond basic chatbot functions to help streamline your day and improve your skills with predefined tasks like interview practice and language learning.

**Highlights:** Personal AI recommendations, Engaging AI conversations, Predefined tasks & role-plays, Task management, Skill improvement

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Translate AI | $6.99 | one-time |
| Business Coach | $6.99 | one-time |
| Brand Creator | $6.99 | one-time |
| Writing Assistant | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Helpful AI assistant
- 👍 Useful for business and personal tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Misleading subscription model
- 💰 Expensive with additional fees
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 📥 Limited free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Text box disappears behind menu bar
- App crashes frequently
- Inconsistent performance and responses

**Requested features**

- Improved transparency on subscription and pricing
- More free features and tools
- Better customer support and refund policy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivacyHawk free?

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

### Is Ask Assist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PrivacyHawk or Ask Assist?

PrivacyHawk is rated higher. PrivacyHawk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Ask Assist averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do PrivacyHawk or Ask Assist have ads?

Ask Assist shows ads; PrivacyHawk does not.

### Which is updated more often, PrivacyHawk or Ask Assist?

PrivacyHawk ships an update monthly, and Ask Assist every 9 days. Most recently, PrivacyHawk was updated on November 10, 2026 and Ask Assist on November 10, 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.*