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Mobile security app that helps keep your device secure by monitoring for viruses and malware

Mobile security app that helps keep your device secure by monitoring for viruses and malware

Vote: (41 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: NetQin Mobile

Version: 9.5.06.00

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(41 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

NetQin Mobile

9.5.06.00

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Comprehensive security features
  • Easy to use interface
  • Anti-theft protection
  • Real-time protection

Cons

  • Some features require a pro version
  • No automatic updates for the free version

Mobile Security Antivirus Free is a robust application for Android, providing comprehensive security services.

Virus Shield

The Mobile Security Antivirus Free application is compartmentalized into seven major segments. The primary feature on the home screen is the scan button, which offers the choice of three types of scan: quick, full, or custom. This is where you can also enable real-time protection and URL scanning, which are both crucial given the fast-paced, multifunctional nature of mobile devices. The home screen also facilitates updating the app's virus database. However, to have Mobile Security Antivirus Free automatically update its virus database, you'll need to purchase the pro version.

Phone Defense

Mobile Security Antivirus Free also safeguards your phone against privacy threats that can compromise your phone once installed, and from physical theft. The privacy protection feature provides a list of applications that can access your data, such as contacts, messages, device information, and more. It provides details about each app and even allows you to uninstall them directly if they appear suspicious.

The Anti-theft protection feature of Mobile Security Antivirus Free is also comprehensive, enabling you to locate your phone, trigger alarms, and remotely secure your phone. However, bear in mind that some of these features will necessitate you to provide a reporting number (the number of a trusted person to use if your phone is stolen) or upgrade to the pro version of Mobile Security Antivirus Free.

System Optimization

Mobile Security Antivirus Free also provides an array of tools that allow for easy management of apps and contacts. Although these tasks can be performed without the help of a separate app, it's convenient to do it from a single interface. Mobile Security Antivirus Free allows you to uninstall apps, end resource-intensive programs, back up your contacts, and more. Despite its extensive features, Mobile Security Antivirus Free is not a huge program and it did not noticeably slow down our test device.

If you're in need of an Android antivirus, then Mobile Security Antivirus Free is a formidable app.

Pros

  • Comprehensive security features
  • Easy to use interface
  • Anti-theft protection
  • Real-time protection

Cons

  • Some features require a pro version
  • No automatic updates for the free version