1. Avast Mobile Security for Android
" Best for Online Transaction Protection "
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Android Version:5.0 and above
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Ads:Free version only
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App Lock:Premium only
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Anti-Theft:Premium only
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Wi-Fi Scanner:Yes
Things we liked / disliked:
- Great free version
- Good malware protection
- Optimizes battery life
- Pricy premium version
Things we liked / disliked:
- Great free version
- Good malware protection
- Optimizes battery life
- Pricy premium version
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Android Version:5.0 and above
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Ads:Free version only
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App Lock:Premium only
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Anti-Theft:Premium only
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Wi-Fi Scanner:Yes
Avast is one of the most popular desktop antivirus solutions on the market, and Avast for Android aims to extend its popularity to mobile devices as well. The company offers a great ad-supported free version and two premium ad-free options.
The basic Avast mobile app performs regular scans to detect malware, detects malicious apps early, scans potentially unsafe Wi-Fi connections and URLs, and tracks your phone’s location in real-time. It also comes with performance-boosting tools such as RAM boost, battery life optimization, a junk file cleaner, and more.
For the company’s best mobile antivirus features, you’ll have to move to the Pro or Ultimate tier plans. Prices vary depending on where you are, but both subscription options offer a discount of up to 40% the first year. The Pro plan retains all features from the free version (minus the ads) while adding robust anti-theft tools such as the ability to secretly take pictures of people who steal your phone, remotely lock your phone, and remotely delete files. You also get tech support directly from the experts at Avast.
If you’re a heavy internet user on your phone and want to protect yourself with a VPN while browsing, your best bet is the Ultimate version. In addition to the best Android virus protection that Avast can offer, you’ll also get access to Avast’s Secureline VPN service. Other useful features found in all versions of the app include an Android firewall, call blocking, a photo vault for encrypting photographs on your device, and insights into app usage.
To conclude our Avast antivirus for Android review, we should mention that the app runs very smoothly on every version of Android from Lollipop onward and doesn’t hog system resources too much – speed is compromised by less than 10% during full scans. We also think the ads in the free version take away from the professional feel of an otherwise well-designed mobile interface.