10 Best Security Apps For Your Android Smartphones
Security is one of those key features that can never be kept at stake. Especially in this digital world where cracking someone’s private data isn’t a difficult job. However, in the process of protecting ourselves, we sometimes unknowingly install malware to our devices. So why be a victim of this, let us protect our smartphones and PCs with some of the potential and credible security apps.
So if you feel trapped by ample options and credibility of apps appear doubtful, then this is your stop. Here we bring to you a refined list of best security apps that will secure your devices, from any data breaching.
With 4.8 ratings, this security app has crossed over 50 million downloads on Google Play Store
Prominent features of this app include Antivirus protection, Background check, Find my device, Anti-theft, App lock, Anti-Phishing and Web filter
With features like this, it stands to be one of the best security app choices
Firefox Focus
Price
Available for free
In-app Purchase
None
With a rating of 4.1, this app has crossed over 5 million installs on Google Play Store
Since it comes from the house of Mozilla, credibility is never a question
It serves us with some of its key features which include, Private browsing and Automatic privacy that automatically blocks ample of online trackers and erases your history, passwords, and cookies to enjoy ad-free browsing
Google Find My Device
Price
Available for free
In-app Purchase
None
With the app rating of 4.4, this app has crossed a count of 100 million downloads on Google Play Store
Supported by Google is a blind proof to the authenticity of the app
Some of its key features include Device navigation through outdoor and indoor maps, erase data in case of device misplace, lock your device when you are not nearby, check network, battery and hardware details without having the device in hand
Bouncer
Price
INR 160
In-app Purchase
None
With 4.4 ratings and 2.6 million installs on Google Play Store, this app becomes a priority choice when it comes to device security
It helps you to proffer transient permission to various apps, meaning it removes the app from the list accessed permission post-tenure completion
Works to enhance battery, security, and privacy of your device, it also works in the background to handle your device well
Proton VPN
Price
Available for free
In-app Purchase
None
This app has crossed over 1 million downloads on Google Play Store and has a rating of 4.4 on the same
Along with creating resistance to hold the record of browsing history it works on the complete security of your device
Some prominent features of this app include Strong encryption, Swiss-based, Forward secrecy, No logs recorded, Split tunneling support, Multiple platform support and much more
Mobile Security: VPN Proxy & Anti Theft Safe WiFi
Price
Available for free
In-app Purchase
INR 50.00 – 6,700.00 per item
With over 50 million downloads this app rates 4.5 on Google Play Store
McAfee has always been a trusted brand when it comes to Smartphone and PC privacy and has been into use since decades
It renders ample of features but some exotic ones include, Device lock security with thief camera, Antivirus app scanner, WiFi protection, Battery booster, Mobile data tracker, Spyware removal and much more
Avast Antivirus – Mobile Security & Virus Cleaner
Price
Available for free
In-app Purchase
INR 35.00 – 5,800.00 per item
With over 100 million downloads on Google Play Store this app rate 4.7 on the same, the download count speaks enough about its performance and authenticity
It works to protect your device from viruses and different malware
Prominent features of it include Camera Trap, Last location, Ad removal, App lock, Sim security, VPN and much more
Nox Security
Price
Available for free
In-app Purchase
INR 85.00 – 2,100.00 per item
App crosses the mark of 10 million installs on Google Play Store and rates 4.5 on the same
It not only protects your device from vicious virus and malware but turns to be an overall device security manager
Some of its key features include Battery saver, Junk cleaner, WiFi Security, App locker, Virus Cleaner, Notification blocker and much more
Norton Security and Antivirus
Price
Available for free
In-app Purchase
INR 65.00 – 9,000.00 per item
With a rating of 4.7, this app crosses the mark of 10 million installs on Google Play Store
Norton has always been one of the most trusted security support whether it comes to PCs or smartphones
Some of its key features include Automatic malware detector, Spam and fraud call alert, Surveillance app protection, App advisor and much more
Lookout
Price
Available for free
In-app Purchase
INR 52.97 – 8,900.00 per item
With a rating of 4.7 and 100 million-plus download on Google Play Store this app reflects its authenticity and credibility
Being a security app it does it’s basic job, but along with it gives 360-degree protection to your device
Key features of this app include Safe WiFi, System Advisor, Theft Alerts, Device locator, Privacy Advisor, Safe browsing and much more
Upgrade your smartphones to a secure version of present by installing the app of your choice. I have personally used Kaspersky, Norton, and McAfee and have never regretted using these. So why not try something better and new to enhance the security level of your device and protect it from any data breaching. Let us know about your experience, post-usage of any of these security apps, in the comment section below. Stay tuned to techhundred.com as we keep updating our list with every new release.
Medhavi Singh
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