The best antivirus software for Android
During January 2019 we evaluated 18 mobile security products for Android using their default settings. We always used the most current version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on malware detection and usability, including performance and false positives. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.
Android: January 2019
Producer![]() ![]() | Certified![]() ![]() | Protection![]() ![]() | Usability![]() ![]() | |
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![]() | ![]() | 100 | 83.3› | |
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![]() | ![]() | 100 | 91.7› | |
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![]() | ![]() | 66.7 | 83.3› | |
![]() | ![]() | 66.7 | 91.7› | |
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![]() | ![]() | 66.7 | 100› | |
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![Producer](/web/20230214193454im_/https://www.av-test.org/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico_product.png)
Producer
![Certified](/web/20230214193454im_/https://www.av-test.org/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-award-win.png)
Certified
![Protection](/web/20230214193454im_/https://www.av-test.org/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-protection.png)
Protection
![Usability](/web/20230214193454im_/https://www.av-test.org/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-usability.png)
Usability
Evaluation based on a point system
All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval. Additional details ›
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outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |