The best antivirus software for Android
In November 2024 we evaluated 15 mobile security products for Android using their default settings. When conducting our tests, we always used the most current version of all products. The products 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. The products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers. Further information on the compliance of this test with the AMTSO standard can be found here.
Android: November 2024
Producer![]() ![]() | Certified![]() ![]() | Protection![]() ![]() | Performance![]() ![]() | Usability![]() ![]() |
AhnLab V3 Mobile Security 3.9 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
Avast Antivirus & Security 24.22 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
AVG Antivirus Free 24.19 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
Avira Antivirus Security 7.25 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
Bitdefender Mobile Security 3.3 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
ESET Mobile Security 10.0 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
F-Secure Total Security & VPN 24.9 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
Google Play Protect 43.3 | ![]() | 91.7 | 100 | 100› |
Kaspersky Premium for Android 11.117 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
McAfee Mobile Security 8.8 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
NAVER Cloud Antivirus 2.2 | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 100› |
Norton Norton 360 5.97 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
Protected.net TotalAV Mobile Security 3.0 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
ShieldApps Anti Malware 2.1 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |
Sophos Intercept X for Mobile 9.7 | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 100› |

Producer

Certified

Protection

Performance

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 ›
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