The best antivirus software for Android

During January 2018 we evaluated 20 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 2018

Producer	Certified	Protection	Usability
AhnLab V3 Mobile Security 3.1		100		100›
Alibaba Mobile Security 5.6		100		100›
Antiy AVL 2.5		100		50›
Avast Mobile Security 6.8		100		100›
AVG Antivirus Free 6.8		100		100›
Avira Antivirus Security Pro 5.2		91.7		100›
Bitdefender Mobile Security 3.2		100		100›
Cheetah Mobile Security Master 4.3		100		50›
F-Secure SAFE 17.2		91.7		66.7›
G Data Internet Security 26.1		100		100›
Google Play Protect 8.5		0		100›
Ikarus mobile.security 1.7		83.3		100›
Kaspersky Internet Security 11.15		100		100›
McAfee Mobile Security 4.9		100		100›
Norton Norton Mobile Security 4.0		100		100›
PSafe dfndr security 5.2		100		100›
Quick Heal Mobile Security 2.04		75		83.3›
Sophos Mobile Security 7.2		100		50›
Tencent WeSecure 1.4		100		100›
Trend Micro Mobile Security & Antivirus 9.1		100		100›

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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 ›