Virus scanners only make up tiny pieces of the security puzzle for your phone. You should also consider other options, such as parental controls, anti-theft, and blocking of text and call calls. You’ll have to select an antivirus program that doesn’t put a strain on your device and doesn’t require a lot of power.
Bitdefender is a great choice, as its protection capabilities have been proven by independent lab testing and our own internal testing. It comes with a range of other options, including a camera trap that takes an image of anyone who tries to gain access to your phone. Its free version provides a good level of protection and the price is reasonable.
AVG is another option, with excellent detection and a variety of features that make it a top pick in our tests. It is a well-known antivirus and has the highest score in our lab tests and hands-on test for Android malware. It also has a strong anti-theft tool that lets you locate remote locks and wipe your phone in the event of theft.
Quick Heal Quick Heal, a different popular app, utilizes the Avast engine (Avast acquired AVG in 2016). It’s a comprehensive security program that includes virus scanning, ad blocking junk-cleaning, and RAM boost that helps improve your device’s performance. It also includes a password manager, Wi-Fi scanner dark web monitoring and anti-ransomware tools.
