# PrivacyHawk vs Claim

The clearest difference is monetization model: PrivacyHawk at free with in-app purchases against Claim's subscription. PrivacyHawk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 37%). Claim's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 and Claim sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.6 for Claim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.6K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of PrivacyHawk's written reviews are positive against 37% of Claim's.

PrivacyHawk ships an update monthly, Claim every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivacyHawk | Claim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacyhawk/id1592733501/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claim-class-actions/id6749019788/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PrivacyHawk, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588159157) | [HEYOKA BILISIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827291066) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivacyHawk

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### Claim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claim-class-actions/id6749019788)

This app helps you find and join class action settlements you're eligible for. It simplifies the process of submitting claims for compensation from companies that may have misled or harmed you. Get paid for settlements you might otherwise miss.

**Highlights:** Find matching class action settlements, Submit claim forms easily, Cash out approved payouts, Select brands purchased from, Automatic settlement matching

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly payoutly 20 | $19.99 | per year |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Payoutly yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Made 280

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 💸 Takes money but doesn't deliver
- 🔁 Endless loop of subscription page
- 🚫 Can't get past first page

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription doesn't work
- Restarts app after payment

**Requested features**

- Refund option
- Functional app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivacyHawk free?

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

### Is Claim free?

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

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

PrivacyHawk is rated higher. PrivacyHawk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Claim averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do PrivacyHawk or Claim have ads?

Claim shows ads; PrivacyHawk does not.

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

PrivacyHawk ships an update monthly, and Claim every 9 days. Most recently, PrivacyHawk was updated on October 31, 2026 and Claim on October 30, 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.*