7. Dr Web Security Space
[Price: Free / $9.90 per year / $18.80 for 2 years / $75 for a lifetime license]Dr Web’s Mobile Security suite is one that has come a long way since we first put this list three years ago. What started as a simple antivirus app has ballooned into one of the most comprehensive antivirus apps on mobile. It features both express scans and full system scans depending on how much time you have and provides real-time protectiona gainst antivirus and anti-malware. It also provides real-time protection for your external SD card against autorun apps and other miscellany that may infect that. It also has anti-spam features, an ton of anti-theft features (including remote lock, custom remote messages, and remote wiping), a cloud checker, and even firewall support. It’s a highly powerful antivirus Android app that doesn’t come with a lot of clutter or bloat.
6. Eset Mobile Security and Antivirus
[Price: Free / $9.99/year]Eset Mobile Security and Antivirus is from another popular name in the PC antivirus space (Nod32). It boasted an impressive 100% detection rate in 2015 with frequent updates to the antivirus database to try to maintain that in 2016. You’ll also get scanning and real-time protection as is the norm for these types of apps. What sets Eset apart is that it comes with a tablet interface which is rare in the antivirus Android space and you’ll have a ton of other features to ago along with it. The free version is a little basic which is okay if you just need something simple to scan your device and provide protection. Paid subscribers get anti-theft features and more advanced security features if they choose.
5. Kaspersky Internet Security
[Price: Free / $9.99 per year / $14.95 per year (license for two devices)]Kaspersky is another very recognizable name in the antivirus space and their Android apps is intensely popular. Much like Eset’s offering, there is a basic free version that provides the basics with a paid version that adds some proverbial icing on the cake. The list of features includes scanning (free) for malware and viruses while the paid version gets real-time protection, anti-phishing, cloud protection, and anti-theft, as well as smaller features like sounding an alarm to help find your lost device. This one is quite heavy so those with older or lower range devices may feel the heat by using the full version of this one.
4. Lookout
[Price: Free / $2.99/month / $29.99/year]Lookout is a natural option for many users because this antivirus Android app comes installed on many Android devices (particularly those on T-Mobile in the United States). Thankfully, the app isn’t half bad and manages to do its job quite well. The free version is a bit more comprehensive than most and includes antivirus, anti-malware, and anti-theft protection although the paid version gives more of all of those things. Paid subscribers also get anti-theft alerts, real-time web browsing protection, a privacy adviser, and some data backup features. It’s not a bad option and it’s even lighter than many other security suites.
3. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
[Price: Free]Malwarebytes has an exceptionally good reputation for PC users thanks to its lightweight, no nonsense approach to finding and removing malware. The Android version isn’t much different. It had a bit of a rough start but has since rebounded with a respectable 4.2 rating and five million downloads to date. As we said, this one focuses primarily on antivirus, anti-malware, and anti-spyware so the main features are the device scanning and real-time protection. Otherwise, this is a simple app that manages to get out of the way and not use a ton of system resources. This is especially good for older devices, lower range devices, and for those who don’t want to see any hiccups while running an antivirus app.
2. McAfee Security and Power Booster
[Price: Free / $2.99/month / $29.99/year]McAfee is arguably one of the most recognizable name in the entire antivirus space and their Android app is faily high profile as well. There is virtually no difference between the free and paid version sans a few features so this is a great way to get a lot of protection for free although the paid version can get some pretty decent features like phone support and backup services. McAfee added a “power booster” into the app which has been the chic thing to do over the last year or so. Ignore that because it’s useless but the protection it offers is actually very good.
1. Norton Security and Antivirus
[Price: Free / $29.99/year]Norton Security and Antivirus is from Norton which, like McAfee, ranks up there as one of the most recognizable names in the antivirus space. Over the last year or two, Norton has undergone some positive changes, which includes a more powerful free version of their app along with a bit of a redesign and some extra features added in. Make no mistake, this is a “heavy” antivirus app but it seems to run better than it used to. You’ll get antivirus and anti-malware protection out of the box along with remote locking of your device, alarms to find missing devices, and some privacy features as well. The paid version gets far more features, but it’s nice to see Norton listening to constructive criticism and making positive decisions based on it.
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Source : http://www.androidauthority.com/best-antivirus-android-apps-269696/
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