The best antivirus software for Android
During March 2013 we evaluated 26 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: March 2013
Producer | Certified | Protection | Usability | |
AegisLab Antivirus Premium 2.0 | 0 | 100› | ||
AhnLab V3 Mobile 2.0 | 83.3 | 100› | ||
Antiy AVL 2.2 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Avast Mobile Security 2.0 | 58.3 | 100› | ||
Bitdefender Mobile Security 1.2 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Comodo Mobile Security 1.5 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Dr.Web anti-virus 7.0 | 83.3 | 100› | ||
ESET Mobile Security 1.1 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
F-Secure Mobile Security 8.1 | 100 | 100› | ||
G Data MobileSecurity 24.4 | 50 | 100› | ||
Ikarus mobile.security 2013 | 41.7 | 100› | ||
Kaspersky Mobile Security 10.4 | 83.3 | 100› | ||
Kingsoft Mobile Security 1.6 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Lookout Security & Antivirus 8.10 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
McAfee Mobile Security 2.3 | 100 | 100› | ||
MicroWorld eScan Mobile Security 5.0 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Norton Norton Mobile Security 3.3 | 100 | 100› | ||
Qihoo 360 360 Mobile Safe 3.8 | 58.3 | 66.7› | ||
Quick Heal Total Security 1.01 | 83.3 | 100› | ||
Sophos Mobile Security 2.0 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
SPAMfighter VIRUSfighter FREE Antivirus 2.1 | 0 | 100› | ||
Tencent QQSecurity 3.9 | 66.7 | 66.7› | ||
ThreatTrack Vipre Mobile Security 2.5 | 50 | 100› | ||
Trend Micro Mobile Security 3.0 | 100 | 91.7› | ||
TrustGo Mobile Security 1.3 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Webroot SecureAnywhere Mobile 3.2 | 83.3 | 100› |
Producer
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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 ›
outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |