How to install Avast Antivirus & Security?

To install Avast Antivirus & Security, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Does Avast Antivirus & Security have ads?

Yes, Avast Antivirus & Security contains advertisements. These ads help support the free version of the app.

What permissions does Avast Antivirus & Security require?

Avast Antivirus & Security requires various permissions to function properly. You can view the complete list of permissions in the 'App Permissions' section on this page or in the Google Play Store listing.

Avast Antivirus & Security

Name: Avast Antivirus & Security
Rating: 4.5960646 (7348971 reviews)
Author: Avast Software

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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.

Editor Opinion

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.

Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

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

Specifications

Updated	27.09.2025
Category	Tools
Age Rating	Everyone
Developer	Avast Software
Android	Android 9++
Package Name	`com.avast.android.mobilesecurity`

Ratings

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Google Play

4.6/5

7,348,971 reviews

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