The best antiviruses for tablets on the Android platform

Viruses are not only computers. Increasingly, mobile devices, including tablets based on the Android operating system, are being attacked by malicious software. Therefore, if you want to protect your personal data, including bank accounts, an antivirus is a must.

Moreover, many modern antiviruses offer functionality that is not limited to just protection against malware. They can also work as a web filter, parental controls, or even anti-theft.
We have compiled a rating of the 7 best antivirus solutions for installing on tablets.

How to choose antivirus for tablet

Now own antiviruses for mobile devices are released to all and sundry. On the Google Play Market for the request of "antivirus" there are several hundred programs, each of which promises absolute protection from everything that you can reach.

Therefore, choosing an antivirus for Android, you should pay attention to a number of features of its work.

1. Free functionality.All good things are expensive. But not everyone can afford to pay several hundred rubles a month to protect the tablet from malware. However, almost all antiviruses support working in free mode. However, programs such as Kaspersky Internet Security or Dr.Web do not automatically check the device in free mode. Each analysis must be run manually, which is not very convenient. Therefore, if you do not want to pay for an antivirus, you should choose programs that support regular or ongoing analysis in a free mode.

2. Anti-theft functions ("Anti-Theft"). The “Anti-theft” mode allows you to remotely lock a device, erase all data from it, or simply find where it is now. Therefore, if confidential information is stored on the tablet, it is definitely worth choosing antiviruses that support work as an “anti-theft”. It is worth considering that access to some Anti-theft functions may be paid.

3. Web screen. The vast majority of viruses get on the tablet after installing programs from sources other than the Play Store - for example, hacked games from suspicious sites. However, some of the malware, including hidden miners, runs right in the browser. Therefore, to protect against such viruses, it is advisable to choose programs that support the “Web screen” (for example, it is implemented in Kaspersky Internet Security).

4. Firewall (firewall). Firewall, also known as firewall, is a special anti-virus feature that allows it to block access to the Internet for certain applications. This is very convenient, since you can create a "white list", and the rest of the installed software, including accidentally caught viruses, will work locally. Firewall is a rather rare function. In particular, it requires root access and other special privileges. It occurs, for example, in Comodo Internet Security.

5. Ban on access to applications and parental control. An additional useful feature of antiviruses is a ban on access to certain applications. In this case, when you try to open the installed program, you will need to enter a PIN code or confirm your identity with a fingerprint. A handy feature if other people use the phone regularly.For example, it will close access to social networks, instant messengers or a gallery. Such a function exists, for example, in the Clean Master anti-virus - CM Security. Parental control also restricts access to certain applications. Moreover, it sets the limits for the use of "authorized" programs. This is a useful feature for children's tablets, but it is not found in all antiviruses. In particular, it is available in Kaspersky Internet Security.

Nomination	a place	Name of product	license price for 1 year
Top Antivirus for Android	1	Dr.Web	299 rub.
	2	Kaspersky Internet Security	560 RUB.
	3	AVG Antivirus	free
	4	360 Security	FREE
	5	CM Security	FREE
	6	Mobile Security & Avast for Android	FREE
	7	Malwarebytes	partially free

Top Antivirus for Android

Dr.Web for Android

Rating: 4.8

Why the first place in the rating: The minimum load on the processor and RAM, as well as support for continuous scanning in the free version.

Dr.Web for Android is the best antivirus for users who simply need protection against malware. Even in the free version, it supports constant scanning of the tablet, as well as checks the downloadable files and installed programs.

Dr.Web anti-virus engine works in two modes simultaneously. The first is a comparison of downloaded files with malware signatures that are downloaded during the update and stored locally — that is, no Internet access is required. The second is the original Origins Tracing engine, which analyzes the behavior of programs.

The main advantage of the antivirus is that it works even if the malware has completely blocked the tablet. This happens with ransomware viruses and banner ads on the whole screen. He removes them accordingly.

At the same time, the antivirus minimally loads the tablet and consumes less than 100 MB of RAM even during the scan.

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Kaspersky Internet Security

Rating: 4.7

Why second place in the ranking: One of the most powerful and functional antivirus for Android, but fully works only when you buy a subscription.

Description: Kaspersky Internet Security for Android is a universal solution for protecting your tablet from various threats, not only viruses, but also "offline vulnerabilities". The antivirus engine also supports background scanning, moreover, after downloading files or installing applications, and according to a user-defined schedule.

Antivirus has a full web filter. In anti-phishing mode, it protects user input (for example, card numbers or passwords) from interception. At the same time, it blocks unwanted URLs.

Anti-theft function not only blocks the device, but also allows you to find it. To do this, you can send an SMS message to the tablet with the appropriate command, or access from a computer. If you cannot find or return a device, you can format it remotely to protect sensitive data.

The application also has a call filter and application lock.

AVG Antivirus for Android

Rating: 4.7

Why third place in the ranking: Good protection against online threats, but a lot of unnecessary functions and some functions only by subscription.

AVG Antivirus for Android - one of the best antiviruses to protect against online threats. Among the built-in tools - a web filter that blocks access to suspicious and phishing sites; and Wi-Fi network analyzer, which allows to detect sniffers and problems with end-to-end encryption.

File antivirus that analyzes installed programs and downloaded data can run in the background. Scanning is also available on request - fast or deep, as is the case with other antiviruses.

There is also Anti-Theft, and it allows you to detect and block the device remotely; take a picture of the kidnapper when unlocking; enable emergency mode when replacing the SIM card; and also format the tablet.

Application lock is also available. Separately, there is a secure storage for photos, which allows you to protect highly confidential images.

360 Security

Rating: 4.7

In addition to Android antivirus, there is an application manager with batch removal and high-quality optimizers.

Description: 360 Security is not just an antivirus, this application for integrated optimization of the tablet. To protect against malware, it uses a proprietary engine that compares files and installed programs with loaded signature databases, and especially suspicious sends to the “cloud” for further verification.

Among other functions of the antivirus, you can highlight a useful application manager that supports batch removal of installed programs along with downloaded APK files, as well as the transfer of applications supporting this function to an external memory card.

The antivirus also has the function of blocking applications with a password code; Anti-theft with detection and formatting of the device; integrated optimizer with cleaning of operational and permanent memory. There is also a device tracking mode for blocking especially “arrogant” programs.

CM Security

Rating: 4.7

Antivirus from Clean Master for Android with a very powerful tool for cleaning the tablet.

CM Security for Android is not so much an antivirus itself, as a tool for cleaning a tablet from junk files. True, the anti-malware feature has also been added to it, and it uses a proprietary engine, successfully tested by third-party analytical services.

But the main tool of CM Security is, of course, “garbage” cleaning. It deletes residual files, various unnecessary data, as well as the unprotected cache of some applications. In addition, it supports the translation of constantly active services in hibernation mode to increase the autonomy of the tablet.

Additionally, the antivirus has a Wi-Fi network scanner, application lock, private photos mode, game download optimizer, tablet recharge protection, batch removal of installed programs and the iSwipe button, which displays a panel with shortcuts to frequently used applications.

Mobile Security & Avast for Android

Rating: 4.7

Why got into the rating: A powerful tool for Anti-Theft and a minimum of advertising, even in the free version.

Description: Avast for Android is not only an antivirus. This is a comprehensive solution that protects both from web threats and from “offline vulnerabilities”. But its main advantage is the most powerful Anti-Theft Mode, which is superior to that presented in other applications (except KIS).

Added to Avast Anti-theft supports remote control, automatic locking when changing the SIM-card, sending photos of the thief and hidden audio recording.

Also Avast has a proprietary antivirus that is similar to the desktop one; call filter; firewall web filter; application lock and secure storage for private photos; hibernation of third-party applications to increase autonomy; Wi-Fi network analyzer; The function of cleaning the tablet from unnecessary files and the charging screen.

However, many of these features, especially application blocking and Anti-Theft, require a subscription purchase.

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Malwarebytes for Android

Rating: 4.7

Removes even "corrosive" viruses and finds fraudulent links. But darling.

Description: Malwarebytes Antimalware for Android - the first ever antivirus with predicative protection. The built-in tool for analyzing suspicious links in messages and on web pages will not allow installing malware by clicking on the phishing link.

Additionally, it can work as a normal antivirus with a scan that can be performed continuously in the background or at the request of the user. It detects not only malware, but also programs that simply monitor the owner of the tablet, while maintaining the confidentiality of private information.

The Malwarebytes antivirus engine is based on that for the desktop version and therefore is a truly powerful tool for protecting against malicious, phishing, fraudulent, adware and other dangerous software, as well as hidden call tools, sending SMS and performing other paid actions for the user.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.