The best antivirus software for Android
During November 2013 we evaluated 28 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: November 2013
Producer | Certified | Protection | Usability | |
AegisLab Antivirus Premium 1.1 | 66.7 | 66.7› | ||
AhnLab V3 Mobile 2.1 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Anguanjia Security Manager 4.2 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Antiy AVL 2.2 | 100 | 91.7› | ||
Avast Mobile Security 3.0 | 100 | 100› | ||
AVG Antivirus 3.3 | 91.7 | 91.7› | ||
Avira Free Android Security 2.1 | 100 | 100› | ||
Bitdefender Mobile Security 1.2 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Bornaria Mobile Security 1.2 | 50 | 100› | ||
Comodo Mobile Security 2.3 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
ESET Mobile Security & Antivirus 2.0 | 100 | 100› | ||
F-Secure Mobile Security 8.3 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
G Data Internet Security 25.0 | 100 | 50› | ||
Ikarus mobile.security 1.7 | 100 | 100› | ||
Kaspersky Internet Security 11.2 | 100 | 100› | ||
Kingsoft Mobile Security 3.2 | 100 | 100› | ||
McAfee Mobile Security 3.1 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Norton Norton Mobile Security 3.7 | 100 | 83.3› | ||
NQ Mobile Mobile Security 6.8 | 100 | 91.7› | ||
Qihoo 360 360 Mobile Security 1.4 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Quick Heal Total Security 1.01 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Sophos Mobile Security 3.0 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
SPAMfighter VIRUSfighter Android PRO 2.1 | 0 | 100› | ||
Tencent Mobile Security Manager 4.3 | 91.7 | 83.3› | ||
Trend Micro Mobile Security 3.5 | 100 | 100› | ||
TrustGo Mobile Security 1.3 | 100 | 100› | ||
Webroot SecureAnywhere Mobile 3.5 | 91.7 | 100› | ||
Zoner Mobile Security 1.1 | 0 | 100› |
Producer
Certified
Protection
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 |
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