The best antivirus software for Android
In January 2020, we evaluated 17 mobile security products for Android using their default settings. When conducting our tests, we always used the most current version of all products. The products 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. The products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.
Android: January 2020
Producer | Certified | Protection | Performance | Usability |
AhnLab V3 Mobile Security 3.1 | 100 | 100 | 83.3› | |
Antiy AVL 2.7 | 100 | 100 | 83.3› | |
Avast Mobile Security 6.25 | 83.3 | 100 | 83.3› | |
AVG AntiVirus Free 6.25 | 83.3 | 100 | 83.3› | |
Avira Antivirus Security 6.3 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Bitdefender Mobile Security 3.3 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Cheetah Mobile Security Master 5.0 | 100 | 100 | 83.3› | |
F-Secure SAFE 17.7 | 91.7 | 100 | 83.3› | |
G Data Internet Security 26.6 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Google Play Protect 17.2 | 0 | 100 | 0› | |
Ikarus mobile.security 1.8 | 100 | 100 | 83.3› | |
Kaspersky Internet Security 11.36 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
McAfee Mobile Security 5.4 | 100 | 66.7 | 100› | |
Norton Norton 360 4.7 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
securiON OnAV 1.0 | 91.7 | 100 | 100› | |
SK Telecom T guard v3.01 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Trend Micro Mobile Security 11.1 | 100 | 100 | 100› |
Producer
Certified
Protection
Performance
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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