# PrivacyHawk vs Privacy Protection

The clearest difference is rating: PrivacyHawk at 4.6 against Privacy Protection's 3.9. PrivacyHawk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.6K vs 15). Privacy Protection's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrivacyHawk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Privacy Protection sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrivacyHawk holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrivacyHawk has 8.6K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of PrivacyHawk's written reviews are positive against 67% of Privacy Protection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PrivacyHawk ships an update monthly, Privacy Protection every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivacyHawk | Privacy Protection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacyhawk/id1592733501/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-protection-data-leak/id6748915850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PrivacyHawk, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588159157) | [Enes SARAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827966433) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivacyHawk

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

**Currently charting:** #131 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


### Privacy Protection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-protection-data-leak/id6748915850)

Secure your personal data and maintain digital privacy with this comprehensive tool. It offers advanced controls, real-time threat detection, and actionable insights to manage your digital footprint and protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.

**Highlights:** Advanced privacy controls, Real-time threat detection, Data breach alerts, Customizable privacy settings, User-friendly interface, Privacy education and insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivacyHawk free?

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

### Is Privacy Protection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PrivacyHawk or Privacy Protection?

PrivacyHawk is rated higher. PrivacyHawk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Privacy Protection averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do PrivacyHawk or Privacy Protection have ads?

Privacy Protection shows ads; PrivacyHawk does not.

### Which is updated more often, PrivacyHawk or Privacy Protection?

PrivacyHawk ships an update monthly, and Privacy Protection every 2 weeks. Most recently, PrivacyHawk was updated on November 3, 2026 and Privacy Protection on October 24, 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.*