The 5 Best Anti Virus for Your Android

As a famous OS that's used by million of people, Android becomes the new target for malware. The malware or a bad program can steal the users' data and information. Not only stealing, some malware also has a potential to decrease the smartphones' performance and make the storage full of junk.

If you have ever had this problem or you want to protect your Android, it's better to use anti virus. The anti virus will keep your Android away from malware as well as protect your data against theft. You can download anti virus for free in the Play Store.

The 5 Best Anti Virus for Your Android

1. AVAST Mobile Security
 

AVAST Mobile Security has a good reputation as an anti virus. The 4.5 stars that it's got in the Play Store has been a proof that users like it. It has pretty complete features to protect your Android againts unwanted pishing, spyware, malware, and also theft. The anti-theft feature will locate your phone, lock device, activate alarm and wipe all the memory.

The main function is as an anti virus, but it also has a function to filter call and SMS that allows you to keep your privacy and block numbers from those you don't want. Also it has network meter that will evaluate the incoming/outgoing data transfers. The premium version of AVAST Mobile Security will allow you to have backups of music, videos, and apps).

2. AVG AntiVirus Security

AVG AntiVirus Security is another good anti virus for your application. It has all the standard function as an anti virus such as scanning your phone, kill tasks that slow down your device, lock your device to protect the privacy and etc. It also has a Camera Trap feature which will email you a photo when somebody enters 3 wrong passwords or tries to unlock your phone.

AVG has a simple UI and easy to use by everyone. Furthermore this app will not take too much memory when you installed like other anti virus apps. However, you can only have trial App Lock and App Backup feature for 30 days. If you need this feature, you have to install the premium version.

3. Kaspersky Internet Security

Kaspersky Internet Security is one of the best anti virus for your Android. It has 4.6 stars which shows an awesome rating. It means that many users are satisfied with it. It has all the standard features like other anti virus apps have, such as anti-theft, scanning, protection, call and sms filter, etc.

In the new update, Kaspersky introduces a new alarm that allows you to remote the sound of the alarm and helps to find your phone. It even works in the silent mode. Kaspersky will give you a taste of the premium version for 30 days of trial, so you know the different between the free version and the premium one.

4. McAfee Mobile Security

McAfee Mobile Security is a free anti virus that will not only protect your Android device from malware but also optimize it. It has Battery Optimizer which will help you extend your battery life.

The UI of McAfee is simple and easy to operate. Moreover, it has some awards, such as AV-Comparatives - Approved Mobile Products Aug 2014 and AV Test - Perfect Score, Jan, Mar and May 2014. One of the best features I like is S.O.S which will automatically saves your location when you run out of battery. It tracks your last location.

5. Bitdefender Antivirus Free

It's one of the powerful antivirus you can use for your Android device. Like other anti virus for Android, it has all standard features for an anti virus application. The good thing of this Bitdefender is it will not squeeze your battery. Although it runs in the background, your battery will not drain very quickly.

So, that's all the 5 best anti virus for your Android that can protect your Android devices from malware, phishing, theft, etc. If the anti virus drain your battery, may be you should read The 6 Best Android Battery Saver Applications on Tutorial Elex.