The most effective mobile antivirus will provide top-quality protection against malware with minimal impact on the performance of your device. It should also have a clean and user-friendly interface and provide additional features like anti-theft tools, app lock and identity security. Additionally, it shouldn’t be too expensive, particularly considering that Android users can download applications from a greater variety of sources than Apple devices (which requires strict App Store approvals).
Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus (now called Kaspersky Security and Antivirus) scored perfect marks in independent tests and has a simple and simple interface. Its free version doesn’t have ads and doesn’t nudge you to upgrade, however it will require a reliable internet connection. A paid plan comes with call blocking, Android Wear and a powerful set of anti-theft tools. It’s not as comprehensive like a Wi-Fi scanner and privacy tools.
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus has a powerful and feature-rich application. Its malware protection was top of the line in our tests independent of. It has a clean and user-friendly interface. The alerts are simple, bold and descriptive. It requires a constant internet connection to detect malware, and it’s prone to false positives.
Lookout Mobile Security was one of the very first antivirus apps for Android. It is now known as Lookout Security & Antivirus, or Lookout Personal. It’s still a popular choice due to its sleek interface, identity protection and simple subscription pricing. Its bare-bones free tier offers call and SMS blocking devices scanning, as well as anti-theft. The premium tier adds real-time protection along with a safe web browser and an app lock.