It has a light footprint with no discernible drain on battery life and no impact on general performance. That puts it near the very top of the charts in terms of malware detection, which, combined with the extra functionality, makes it worth considering. You can block access to Wi-Fi or the network for specific apps, which is handy for security and may potentially save battery life as well.Īccording to the latest AV-Test report of 20 popular Android security apps from March 2018, Avast is a solid option with a detection rate of the latest Android malware in real time of 99.9 percent, rising to 100 percent for malware discovered in the last four weeks. If you have a rooted device, then there is also a firewall that allows you to control network traffic.
Sadly, the app locking and anti-theft features require you to subscribe to the “Pro” version, which also removes ads and gives you direct support access from the app. There are various additional tools in the package including a call blocker for blacklisting problem numbers, an app locker to PIN protect private apps, and Wi-Fi scanning options for improved security and speed.
It has antivirus protection, it scans your apps to provide details on what they are doing, and it has a web shield that scans URLs for malware. As a genuinely free app for the Android platform, Avast Mobile Security offers an impressive range of tools.
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