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
AhnLab V3 Mobile Security 3.1		100		100›
Antiy AVL 2.7		100		50›
Avast Mobile Security 6.15		100		100›
AVG Antivirus Free 6.15		100		100›
Avira Antivirus Security 5.6		100		83.3›
Bitdefender Mobile Security 3.3		100		100›
Cheetah Mobile Security Master 4.8		100		50›
F-Secure Mobile Security 17.6		100		91.7›
G Data Internet Security 26.5		100		100›
Google Play Protect 12.9		0		50›
Ikarus mobile.security 1.7		66.7		83.3›
INetCop OnVaccine 1.0		66.7		91.7›
Kaspersky Internet Security 11.18		100		100›
McAfee Mobile Security 5.0		100		100›
Norton Norton Mobile Security 4.4		100		100›
NSHC Droid-X 3.1		66.7		100›
Sophos Mobile Security 8.6		100		100›
Trend Micro Mobile Security 10.2		100		100›

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