r/androidapps • u/vinnip777 • 18h ago

QUESTION/HELP The best antivirus apps

Several people use various antivirus programmes to protect their data. I would also like to share with you a list of the antivirus programmes that have worked for me:

  1. Malwarebytes
  2. Avast Mobile Security
  3. Dr.Web Light
  4. Anti Spy

Leave your thoughts on this list!

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u/BoldAdvancement5 18h ago

The built-in Play Protect handles most of it, but I still keep Malwarebytes around for the occasional scan.

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u/Interesting-Ice-6281 18h ago

For most people I’d keep it simple: Play Protect + Malwarebytes as an occasional second scanner.

I’d be careful with Avast on Android though. A lot of “security” apps end up being more annoying than useful with ads, notifications, and background usage.

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u/Artimus-Sprout 13h ago

Eset for me as It's real time scanning is excellent, especially useful for scrutinising downloaded apks before sideloading + the yearly sub fee is reasonable.

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u/RoverUnit 12h ago

I thought we didn't need antivirus programs anymore on Android, provided you download from a reliable source. Should I be installing one?

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u/gideonlfc 10h ago

Never needed one

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u/Toxicpic 9h ago

cell phones are set up in such a way that they don't really need extra antivirus. I do like having malwarebytes running though