The best antivirus software for Android
In May 2024 we evaluated 14 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: May 2024
Producer | Certified | Protection | Performance | Usability |
Avast Antivirus & Security 24.7 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
AVG Antivirus Free 24.7 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Avira Antivirus Security 7.23 | 100 | 100 | 83.3› | |
Bitdefender Mobile Security 3.3 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
ESET Mobile Security 9.0 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
F-Secure Total Security & VPN 22.0 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Google Play Protect 40.8 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Kaspersky Plus for Android 11.111 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
McAfee Mobile Security 8.2 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Norton Norton 360 5.85 | 100 | 100 | 100› | |
Protected.net Total AV 3.0 | 100 | 100 | 83.3› | |
Protectstar Antivirus AI 2.1 | 91.7 | 100 | 50› | |
ShieldApps Anti Malware 2.1 | 91.7 | 100 | 100› | |
Sophos Intercept X for Mobile 9.7 | 100 | 100 | 83.3› |
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 ›
outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |
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