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Avast Antivirus & Security

Avast Antivirus & Security

Android Tools Avast Software
4.6 Popularity

Free antivirus app with lots of features

System Requirements

Updated
September 27, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 9++
Package Name
com.avast.android.mobilesecurity

So here's my honest take on Avast Antivirus & Security. I've tested a bunch of security apps and this one's pretty solid. The free version has a ton of useful features like malware scanning, password monitoring, and a VPN. And it caught a few shady apps I had downloaded, which was nice. The only downside is the ads can get old after a while. But if you don't mind that, it's a great free option to keep your Android device protected.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of useful security features in the free version
  • Catches malware and gives you privacy tools like a VPN
  • Alerts you if any of your passwords have been compromised
  • Doesn't slow down your phone or drain the battery too much

Cons

  • The ads can get annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Malware scans take a while on older devices
  • Doesn't have as many customization options as some other antivirus apps
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Description

Been using Avast Antivirus & Security for a couple months now. It’s basically a free antivirus app that protects your Android device from viruses, spyware, and other types of malware. Pretty solid app if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you do: You can scan your apps and files for threats, and it’ll alert you if it finds anything sketchy. There’s also a VPN to keep your browsing private, and it’ll let you know if any of your passwords have been compromised. And the Email Guard feature monitors your email for suspicious messages – that one’s kind of handy.

Look, if you’re worried about security on your phone, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

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