Top Antivirus and Security Apps for your Android in 2018

by Ideaplunge Solutions Best Mobile & Web Application development Company

It goes without saying that mobiles are like computers. We do everything on a mobile that we used to do on computers. Then came a time where computers became vulnerable, and we had to protect them with powerful and reliable antivirus softwares.

Would that scenario change with mobiles?

Definitely not. However, many mobile users who are hooked up to the internet day in and day out, doing all kinds of transactions, still do not understand the significance of using a security software to protect their mobile and data.

Since Android being one of the widely used app platforms in the words, obviously it has become a target for scammers and other online offenders. Top Android app development companies urge app owners to use solid antivirus programs to protect their apps, and as well as their phones.

Listed not in particular order, here we have rounded up top Android antivirus apps to protect your Android phones.

1. Bitdefender Antivirus

This is one of the most reputed and widely used security for Android phones. Any new apps you download is automatically scanned. It needs no additional configuration. Just install and you’re all set to go. It has minimal performance impact and offer robust security features.

Pros: Lightweight, minimum impact on your OS, Extremely easy set up

Cons: Manually schedule virus scans

2. AVL

This is award-winning protection app wins on several levels. Apart from offering antivirus capability, it also offers scanner functionality, which quickly detects any executable files that sneaked into your mobile. Other features include call blocker and anti-phishing feature.

Pros: Works well with low battery, light weight, optimum protection

3. Avast Mobile Security

This one needs no introduction, as it is one of the most widely used and trusted security applications around. The free version includes call blocker, anti-theft measure (allows you to remotely lock your wipe in case if you’ve lost the device), and firewall protection.

The premium feature offers in-app locking, where you can PIN-protect certain apps within your mobile. As a result this can prevent malwares automatically launching your internet banking apps.

Pros: Anti-theft, Call blocking, Protect apps through PIN numbers

Cons: Premium version is Ad supported

4. Sophos Free Antivirus

Here’s another award-winning antivirus apps. It begin with, it does not contain any Ads. The security software can block suspicious websites, can alert you if there is any leaky data, and you can schedule scans. The Sophos Antivirus can automatically update malware data on a daily basis.

It also offers QR Code scanner to set up secure Wi-fi connections, and it also has authenticator to generate one time password for two factor authentication.

Pro: Extensive protection, Ad free, 2FA duties authenticator

5. McAfee Security & Power Booster

After entering into the mobile arena, it has not disappointed users. Its features include scanning, lost device tracking, and remote locking and wiping. There is another unique feature - when the device is stolen, it can capture pictures of people who are not the owners of the device.

The premium version allows user to remove ads, and offers phone support.

Pros: Variety of Anti-theft features, sensitive information leak check, malicious website blocking

Cons: Ad supported

6. Kaspersky

There is no doubt about its tremendous impact of Kaspersky in the recent years. It’s a great tool in detecting malwares (with the rate of 99.9% according to AV testing). It can block malicious websites and can highlight potentially dangerous links before you click.

It offers a 30-day trial and the premium version offers features like call filtering, text filtering and more.

Pros: Excellent for malware detection, malicious website blocking

Cons: Better features unlocked with premium version

7. Norton Security & Antivirus

Another big name in the industry. It has scored well during AV testing and was able to detect nearly 100 % of Android malwares. Norton-powered scanners can detect virus within apps and can remove them automatically.

Other features include: Locking phone through SMS (or if the SIM is removed) and remote device locking. Even the trial ware offers users to try out features like SafeWeb filtering to block malicious websites.

Pros: Good antivirus capabilities, remote locking, SMS phone locking

Cons: Might not be light on phones

8. Trend Micro

Trend Micro is one of the fastest-growing and a solid security app for Android phones. It not just scans your phone apps for malware, it also prevent newly installed apps to access other existing programs in the phone. It has built-in Facebook privacy scanner (which can alert if your profile displays any sensitive personal information).

The Premium version includes features such as malware blocker, safe surfing, call and text filtering.

Pros: Parental control features, Facebook privacy scanner

Cons: Not much features in free version

Final thoughts

There are several anti-virus programs available in the market for Android phones. Choose the one that suits your requirement. Specific features that one finds important may not seem to be important for the other. So, it is wise to research a bit about each security app, and then go for it. Bear in mind that the world of internet is no longer safe, and just having an antivirus program does not mean all is hunky dory. Keep a constant tab on how the program functions and what type of malicious activity your security app has detected. It is always good to know the looming threats and take necessary steps to thwart them.

At Ideaplunge, we forge ideas to craft fabulous and flawless apps to add values to businesses. We are more than an mobile app development company, we are the ‘co-creation’ partner for Startups and Fortune 500 companies. As one of the best Android app development companies in Bangalore, we have catered for top industries such as Healthcare, Retail, Fashion and Lifestyle. Today, we have clients in over five countries, spread across the globe.