The virus scanners are only an insignificant part of the protection system for your phone. You should also think about other features, such as parental controls, anti theft and blocking of text and call calls. You’ll want to find an antivirus that’s not heavy on your device’s performance, and doesn’t require a much battery power.
Bitdefender is a good choice as its security capabilities have been confirmed through independent lab testing and our own internal tests. It comes with a variety of other features, such as cameras that can capture an image of anyone trying to break into your smartphone. Its free version has pretty adequate protection, and the subscription pricing is relatively cheap.
AVG is another option with a great detection rate and a myriad of features that make it a top choice in our tests. It’s a well-known player in the world of antivirus, and it scored maximum scores in both our hands-on and lab tests for Android malware protection. It’s got a robust antitheft feature that allows you to locate the phone remotely, secure and erase your phone in the case of theft.
Quick Heal Quick Heal, a popular app, runs on the Avast engine (Avast bought AVG in 2016). It’s a good all-round security program that includes antivirus scanning, ad blocking junk-cleaning, and a RAM boost that can improve your device’s performance. It also comes with the ability to manage passwords as well as dark web monitoring tools.