Protection for Android devices has become a high priority over the last year or so. Malware is more rampant than ever and although being careful usually avoids the problem, sometimes people want more. A good antivirus or anti-malware app can not only bring peace of mind, but also protect your Android device from threats you may accidentally stumble upon.
#10 Norton Security Antivirus
First on our list is Norton Security Antivirus. Norton is already a trusted brand in security and millions use Norton on their PC. It comes in both a lite and paid flavor. The light version offers some peripheral protection, including scanning the SD card and apps for threats. With the free variant, you can also lock the phone via SMS if it is lost or stolen.
Hornet AntiVirus Freehornet
Next up is Hornet AntiVirus and it’s one of the few truly free apps on the list. It includes a number of standard features, like scanning apps for malware and scanning your storage for threats. It also includes a number of unique features, like detection of apps that use offensive advertising.The interface is easy to use even if it isn’t much to look at. Really, we weren’t able to find anything bad about this app. Hornet is free, it works fairly well, and it updates frequently
BitDefender AntiVirus Freebit defender
Number 8 on our list is BitDefender AntiVirus Free. As the name implies, it is completely free. What this app has that the others don’t is simplicity. It performs exactly one action and that’s a comprehensive scan of your device to see if it’s safe. You can do this manually or enable the auto-pilot feature which does it for you.BitDefender’s claim to fame is the light usage. The app doesn’t have all the bulky features of most of these other apps. It simply scans your device to keep it safe. That’s it. If you need something with more features like anti-theft, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
Zoner AntiVirus Freezoner
Zoner is another free antivirus app. This one carries a much larger set of features than most of the other free offerings on this list. This includes your standard virus and malware protection, anti-theft features, and the ability to block calls from unfamiliar phone numbers. There is even a task manager built in.
Mobile Security and AntiVirus by Avast
Next up is Avast, which is another well known name in the PC antivirus space. Avast is one of the more highly rated PC antivirus apps and they’ve translated well to mobile. The mobile app is truly impressive and is packed with features. This includes your standard anti-virus and anti-malware along with one of the highest rated anti-theft systems out there.
AntiVirus Security Free by AVG
AVG already has one of the most popular free PC antivirus apps out there. Their mobile app is no different as AVG boasts over 70 million users to date. It comes with your standard features and a few extra perks to make this powerful antivirus app even better.
Armor for Android armor for android
Up next is not only one of the highest rated antivirus apps for Android, but also one of the most expensive. When it first came out, Armor for Android . That doesn’t prevent it from being a great app, but we understand if that’s a little too expensive for your tastes.
Mobile Security and Antivirus by ESE Teset
The first in our top 3 is ESET’s offering, called Mobile Security and AntiVirus. Like many others on this list, ESET is known for it’s PC antivirus, called Nod32. It also follows the free-paid paradigm, where you get more features if you pay for it.
Antivirus and Mobile Security trustgo
Number 2 on our list is Antivirus and Mobile Security by TrustGo Inc. This is the highest rated free app on the list. It is 100% free with no pay options. Aside from being free, it has also won awards for its protection and security.
Dr. Web Antivirus drweb
Here it is, the one of the highest rated app in the antivirus space on Android. It’s called Dr Web Antivirus and it comes in the classic free-paid paradigm. The three versions give you the basics including antivirus and anti-malware. It’s geared toward people who have Android devices with lower specs, limited data plans, and those who are battery savvy.
Lookout Security & Antivirus
Lookout is one of the most popular and successful antivirus and anti-malware apps out there. It has a ton of features including security and antivirus features, lost and stolen phone features, and even a backup function. It’s totally free to use
360 Mobile Security
360 Mobile Security is another fairly popular choice with over 5 million downloads to date. It also has a number of features like antivirus, privacy adviser, a floating window feature, and even a call blocker. It’s totally free to use which is great
NQ Mobile Security & Antivirus
NQ Mobile Security & Antivirus has one of the most impressive feature sets of anything on the list. It has mobile security, anti-spam, app management, system optimization features, backup & restore features, and advanced tools
Mobile Security Antivirus FREE
Mobile Security Antivirus by Wolfguard is an up and coming antivirus app that is not only completely free, but also has some nice features. It comes with the standard antivirus stuff along with anti-theft, privacy controls, battery saver features, daily virus definition updates, and a lot more. It’s a very solid option that people have.
Antivirus Mobile Security
Last on the list is Antivirus Mobile Security by AndroHelm. It carries a $100 price tag for a lifetime license which makes it the most expensive on the list. If you don’t mind picking up the tab, there are some nice features in this app, including some of the better anti-theft features on the list, frequent virus definition updates.
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