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We recommend antivirus mobile software that scores 100% across our tests.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This overall score comprises protection score (50%) and system impact score (50%).

Protection score View more details.

How effectively the software protects your device against malware.

System impact score View more details.

The extent to which running the software affects overall performance.

Usability score View more details.

How easy the software is to install and use.

Price View more details.

Price as listed in March 2022 on the Google Play Store. While all software in this test can be downloaded free, some apps may contain ads and some may require additional in-app purchases for full functionality or give you a free trial after which purchase is required.

$0.00
Version
7.8
Application control
Privacy advisor View more details.

Helps protect your privacy by alerting you to potential risks.

VPN View more details.

Does the software include a VPN (virtual private network) component for encrypted internet communications?

Wi-Fi advisor View more details.

Helps protect against joining insecure Wi-Fi networks.

Anti-theft View more details.

App provides anti-theft features to protect your data in the event that it is stolen or lost.

Message filter View more details.

Weeds out messages and/or emails for unwanted content.

No
Parental controls View more details.

Features to control or observe the activity of children on the device.

No
Rooting detection View more details.

Detects the use of rootkit software to gain control of the device at the root level.

Security advisor
Call blocker View more details.

Blocks calls from specific or unknown numbers.

No
Safe browsing View more details.

Protects against malicious websites and/or phishing.

Yes
Backup View more details.

Personal data can be saved to SD card or cloud storage.

No
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